currently China has become a carrier of the video game industry, reflected by the arrival of many mobile releases, some MOBA And the new trend of creating AAA titles, was a clear example Black Myth: Wukongliberation in 2024. We have within this market TencentA company that is practically a giant in the medium, although there are some who understand that its field is directed towards other horizons.
The US Department of Defense has officially classified the company as a “Chinese military company,” according to the report. The designation, although it does not imply immediate sanctions, could hamper its commercial relations with US companies, discouraging them from cooperating with the corporation.
After this decision, its activities Tencent They fell 7%, their worst performance since October 2024. Nevertheless, company spokesman Danny Marty issued a statement, calling the situation a “misunderstanding” and confirming that they have no military ties: “We will work with the Department of Defense to clear up any confusion,” Marty said.
Precedent suggests that this designation is not necessarily conclusive. In 2021, the Defense Department retired xiaomi From the same list after successful negotiation. Companies, such as studios Riot Games and TechlandAs well as significant partnerships Epic Games and Activision BlizzardThe video game industry will seek similar results to protect its vast business network.
The measure comes amid economic and political tensions between the US and Asia, more so due to attempts to ban tiktok In the land of opportunity. So there has to be a conference between the companies, so we have to wait for the verdict we want to reach.
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