Internet giant Tencent might be most known for its loss-making WeChat, but that chat tool is effectively used to generate revenue through gaming, says e-commerce expert Matthew Brennan on QZ. The company reported a stellar performance of the second quarter.Read More →

Can the Chinese censors funnel almost all internet traffic through government-approved VPN’s? Yes, says social media expert Matthew Brennan to the Beijinger. The often-heard assumption China cannot afford a fully controlled internet might be wrong, he says. Apple pulling the plug on VPN’s might only be the start.Read More →

The Honor of Kings, a uniquely popular online game, is profoundly changing the Chinese society, says social media expert Matthew Brennan at eMarketer. Launched in November 2015 by tech giant Tencent, it even triggered off concerns by China’s leadership.Read More →

WeChat expert Matthew Brennan has joined the China Speakers Bureau this week. China’ online giants dominate its economic, social and financial life, with Tencent’s WeChat as the major force, trailed by Alibaba and Sina’s Weibo.

WeChat is China’s operating system for your life, says Matthew Brennan in one of his presentations.Read More →

Tencent expert, Speaker, Author, Host, Co-Founder of China Channel travels from Shanghai, China Matthew Brennan is a well-known speaker and writer on the topics of Tencent, WeChat and the China digital ecosystem, and its fast-expanding international markets. In 2020 he published his ground-breaking book “Attention Factory: The Story of TiktokRead More →

Digital transformation is key in the planning of companies, governments, and individuals, as the world is changing beyond recognition. But for the world outside China, it often remains unclear how the most innovative country is going to influence their digital future. Speakers at the China Speakers Bureau can help youRead More →