China's Tencent told to get state approval for new apps: state media

Tencent will require government approval for its new apps and updates, a move the tech giant says it is willing to comply with. — REUTERS

Gaming and messaging giant Tencent has been told all its new apps and updates must be approved by the government, state media reported, as Beijing continues its domestic tech sector crackdown.

The Chinese government has moved to exert more authority over the industry in the past year, citing concerns that tech giants in the country have become too big and powerful.