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Tencent is a big global company has that has been a steady supporter of Western game companies for many years. And at our recent GamesBeat Summit 2025 event, Tian Xiao wanted to reinforce that point.
Xiao, who is head of the U.S. business development and investment team at Tencent Games, gave us a global view of Tencent’s view of the game industry and why it’s a cornerstone of the Shenzhen, China-based company’s global entertainment strategy.
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