GUANGZHOU -- Chinese technology heavyweight Tencent Holdings seeks to make another foray into the online shopping business, tapping into the 1.2 billion users of its popular WeChat app.
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Tencent has launched "mini shops" on its WeChat messaging app to bolster its e-commerce portfolio. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
GUANGZHOU -- Chinese technology heavyweight Tencent Holdings seeks to make another foray into the online shopping business, tapping into the 1.2 billion users of its popular WeChat app.