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Tencent Music Label Deals Probed By Chinese Regulators

The deals that Tencent Music Entertainment has with record labels are under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation, China’s antitrust authority. The probe could end the exclusive licensing deals that. Continue reading

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Tencent Music Reports Revenue Growth As UMG Acquisition Talks Continue

With Tencent in open talks to acquire a 10-20% stake in Universal Music Group, its Tencent Music's earnings report is receiving additional scrutiny.

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Tencent Would Be The Real Winner In Any Deal With UMG

Chinese media giant Tencent is in talks to buy a 10% chunk of Universal Music Group, with an option for an additional 10%. This acquisition by a massive tech company. Continue reading

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Tencent In Talks To Acquire Up To 20% Of UMG

Chinese internet giant Tencent is in talks to acquire a stake in Univeral Music Group, both companies have confirmed. Earlier this year, UMG parent Vivendi announced plans to sell as. Continue reading

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Music Market Focus: China Streaming, Recording Business In China [Part 1/2]

Recently, China has successfully navigated its way up the music industry food chain, rising from 12th to 7th in the global industry in just two years. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Music Ally To Launch In China

Music industry consultancy and news site Music Ally has teamed with Kanjian Music, the Chinese music services company, to launch Music Ally China. This new venture will bridge the gap. Continue reading

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Tencent Music Reports Subscriber, Revenue Growth Amid Management Shakeup

Tencent Music announced that  co-president Guomin Xie has abruptly resigned. The dominate music streamer in China also reported that monthly actives increased 4.6% from 625 million in Q1 2018 to. Continue reading

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Apple Music Slammed For Bowing To Chinese Censors

After pressure from authorities in China, Apple Music has removed songs with lyrics that refer the Tienanmen Square massacre. Several members of Congress members are calling out Apple for bowing. Continue reading

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Tencent Music [NYSE: TME] Stock Fell 11% Wednesday

UPDATE 2: Tencent Music [TME] stock took a hit Wednesday after the streamer's first post-IPO report to investors included a $127 million quarterly loss. Tencent stock closed Wednesday at $16.66. Continue reading

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