This project has consumed my life for the last few months 😂 But hopefully you’re gonna enjoy this one, as I really think Tencent is such a fascinating business - it’s one of the world’s most valuable and influential companies, and yet most people know very little about it… Tencent is often surrounded by controversy - including extreme surveillance, censorship, and brutally cloning & crushing competitors. And many people are concerned by just how many companies Tencent is now involved with. And yet in many ways, this is also an incredible success story… Tencent went from having only $1000 in their bank account & being on the edge of bankruptcy, to becoming a gigantic global empire & creating ‘the everything app’ that Chinese people live their entire lives through. There’s a lot to cover here, so get comfy, and join me on this journey through Tencent’s crazy history. :) P.S. Ideally watch with headphones and on a laptop / TV if possible. Enjoy! 💸 How To Make A Full Time Income From UA-cam: magnates.media/youtube (My step by step system) 🎨 MagnatesMedia editing software: magnates.media/editing 🎵 MagnatesMedia video music: www.epidemicsound.com/referral/1d3bmw (free trial) 🎁 Get a 60-day free trial at Shipstation: www.shipstation.com/magnates 📈 FREE STOCKS for MagnatesMedia fans: magnates.media/freestocks
You are awesome.. love your videos man.. But how the heck do UA-camrs like you research your videos? 😅.. I have a similar type of channel but your research is better
WOW the production quality of your videos has only been getting better and better lately, but this one is far superior and just excellent! Really enjoying your channel and so excited to see it grow even more. I really respect and like the fact that you want to keep working on making your videos the best version they can be and keep improving them where you can - and not just sell out and keep things status quo just because it's easier and you'd still get views. Thank you for your channel 😊you're awesome!
It's too qualitative not to be paid off, quality content tends to disappear but you're one of these few content creators able to produce real and useful content. Thanks for the work
As someone who also fell into a short content quick dopamine trap, it’s unheard of to keep me watching a video on youtube for this long. I genuinely did not realize this video was over an hour long, it was so easy to follow and understand everything. Thank you for an amazing content!
I didn’t know it was one hour long until I read this comment and after everything he said I felt like the video was coming to an end until I realized that I was only 10 minutes into the video 💀
I started casually watching this fully expecting to click off after a few minutes, over an hour later I’m completely engrossed in the narrative. Absolutely incredible job
This movie was so good it feels illegal to watch it for free. Thank you to Magnates Media for taking your time to put out the best, very useful content. We couldn't ask for a better documentary channel. You deserve the best.
Amazing that people still cheer on the activision-blizzard merge and don't understand why conglomerates and monopolies are so bad for us and so good for the plutocrats. The only thing we can do is spread the word and learn.
Very much agreed. Top notch documentary-creating. I recommend this channel to anyone curious to understand the complex relationships between various shady corporations and the average consumer.
This is probably the first and the last UA-cam channel where I spend over an hours on a single video. Fascinating stories along with top notch editing aside, I really appreciate your narration that evolves over time since your first videos. A clear voice over is what kept many non native English speakers me included from watching most similar lengthy contents on UA-cam. YOU are the legend.
It's not just the size and power of the company that's scary, it's the fact that they did it so incredibly quickly and were able to fight off large corporations while doing so. can you imagine if they keep following the same strategy how big they could get in the next decade!?
Apps live on hardware. Hardware is made from materials. Materials are acquired using fuel. Fuel requires natural resources (in decline) and machinery (dependent on fuel). Tencent is vaporware living in a world of deluded consoomers so far from any real world constraint it's no wonder people imagine it's powerful. Verizon, At&t, and Spacex gatekeep nearly every routing node on the planet. What's the value of an app with no connectivity? What's the internet with no electricity? The real world has real, tangible wealth. China imports nearly ALL of its liquid fuels and about half of its coal. ALL of which are in decline due to declining EROEI. China imports 35% of its food. Now ask yourself: Without food and fuel what's really valuable? 95% of fertilizer is made from natural gas. Exxon Mobil is the 8th largest company on the planet by revenue and the largest in tangible assets. What's a business worth when its dependencies cannot be met?
I don't usually donate, but this has been such a phenomenal video that I feel like I should give back for my over the years consumption. Thank you for the research and the hard work you put into this; I'm always looking forward to the next video. Cheers!
i was watching this video thinking would be short because of the “ending”. turned out that those 10 minutes were an introduction. man, you put lots of work into these amazing documentaries. keep up the great work, bro
I was listening with my screen off and when he said we are going to discuss Tencent. I thought I was halfway through the vid😂😂. It hadn’t even started yet😂😂
I just wanna say, I'm so grateful that I accidentally bumped into this video of yours and started to know about your channel. I've looking for videos like this for so long. Thanks for your dedication and this incredible content
As a Chinese, I can say that they started to put ads and fees to withdraw money, and have things annoy the hell out of people, and they never listen when people complain, but we have to keep using it because there’s no other in the competition
The research and work you have done for this video is insane. I'm from China and also a QQ user since 2005. Being through this video remains me a lot of my childhood. Tencent's story is truly unique and putting all those pieces of its history together for a person that not grow up in China is crazy amount of works.
they are spreading a fair amount of misinformation and shedding bad light only on chinese corporations, and also considering that he mentions the now basically abandoned social credit system, makes me feel like he just hasnt done enough research. an easy delve into the chinese communities turns up simple results from not just websites, but the people themselves that disproves or just straight up debunks a lot of his points. though i see where hes coming from, i do not think putting misinformation in between real information is a good idea morally.
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Okay no seriously.. the editing and effort on this is absolutely stunning. Far better than documentaries on OTT platforms. Amazing work, awesome content.
This is by far and away the most perfectly edited video I have ever seen. What’s even better is that the content is blazing and marries to the editing precisely in virtually every scene. I can only imagine how many hours have gone into the production! You are at the very top of your game here, I see good things for this channel.
its wrong for famous people puting his nose about honkong it is not china interference to other country its other country interfering with china. we-chad do not put a gun in your head to use it in all other countries and also there are competences off we-chad in app gallery. by far the most hypocrite empire of lie by DEFAULT the president its a ashhole lobie puppet z3lessky lvl of clawn, only leader of and c3entraliced countries its the dollar wef us and europe DO NOT REALLY EXIST they are TOOO CORRUPT AND REALLY NEVER EVER GOVERN to make any good to their people.
By far one of your most detailed, intricate, creative, and interesting videos. Ten dollars is not even a sliver of the time, work, and effort that went into making this video but I thought I'd give you something to show my gratitude. This is my first Super Thanks donation and you deserve it. Thank you.
Well...I'm a Chinese citizen based in the city of Chongqing... I can tell you this, most Chinese people know the fact that has been shown in this video... But the majority of the country doesn't seem to care... You might think they are brain washed... But I think it's not that simple... China is so different from other parts of the world, you need to take really close look at it to get really basic understanding of the country...
@@seccentral just finished the video sane thing happened to me XD. I thought the video was over at the end of the prologue (like most of youtube now) and I was like "damn now I'm gonna watch more about Tencent just to see I had plenty more to watch XD
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Tencent doesn't own many other businesses. Tencent doesn't own anything. The Chinese Communist Party owns everything. It's not a blurry line. It's crystal clear to everyone familiar with communism.
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I just watched the whole thing from start to finish, and the best part is that I didn’t even realise that it was almost 90mins long. You’ve done an incredible job, keep up the great content!
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I really appreciate your content. You put a lot of hard work into this and it really shows. You have no idea how helpful this was for me. I will try to recommend this video and your content for others.
oh trust thats on purpose. whoever is actually running this shit hole doesnt want you knowing the truth. mainstream media is used to misinform and control the narrative.
I remember having nightmares about a company like this forming when I had learned what social media was. I used to read books about monopoly’s and the people who formed them and how they eventually become a part of the government or how the government seizes control of it. Weird ass times we’re living in.
This video is full of Western propaganda about China, and the government cannot obtain or see any chat records without the permission of the court. I think this is the case in any country.
Wow, what a masterpiece of a video. Cant believe Tencent is so huge yet almost no one in the west talks about how its bigger than most companies here. Amazing
This is honestly one of the most interesting documentaries that i have actually watched till the end. The way that you distribute information slowly, carefully and to make sure that we understand everything is amazing. Kepp making more videos like these, you're amazing dude.
I'm a recording engineer in the US, and like 4 out of 5 jobs come via Tencent in some way. Video game scores, film scores, app music, commercials, ADR, everything you can think of! For the 20+ years I've been doing this, you could usually trace most projects back to Disney, but lately its shifted to Tencent. Can't complain I suppose, they are giving lots of people work! In 10 years or so, when we have all been enslaved by Tencent, hopefully they will look back at the work I've done for them and treat me more like a pet instead of sending me to work in the mines. . .
“We see here that you liked a Winnie the Pooh meme 10 years ago. Although we appreciate your work to grow the Chinese empire it has been decided that you shall work your remaining days, however long that may be, in the work camps.”
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41:20 "I thnk I've said WeChat too many times" 🤣 and the cliip used is another 🤣. This movie is mental, and I'm only halfway through. You guys are seriously talented, the research, the video production, the narration... man I'm seriously excited to see how this channel evolves. Proper amazing work guys 👍👍
@@hahazhang7794If your Chinese, then will you admit that your government is killing the Uyghurs in China or that your government is super corrupt and steals tons of classified information from just about every government on the planet and that the Belton road initiative is a bullshit ploy to try to take over the world
You actually closed your eyes to watch those videos that has such an obvious political slant, which is to cause fear among people about everything in China.
@@aoiaoi629 What reason do we have not to fear Chinese monopolies infiltrating and influencing western audiences through media? Did you watch the video? How could you possibly portray a company like Tencent under a positive light lol
Love or hate Tencent, but if there's anything to learn from this video, is that it's absolutely undeniable how corporate ruthlessness and not giving a nickel about any morals or ethics made Tencent become the business titan it is today.
Corporate ruthlessness? There is no corporations in a totalitarian regime. Just tentacles of the government. Not like US and other countries’ corporations at all.
You kind of pointed this out but yeah in the US these social media websites just hand over our messages, location, ect to the gov without second thought. They could force a search warrant from a judge but they don't care for our privacy.
OMG. Nowhere in The Constitution does it say that Americans have a right to privacy. The Supreme Court stated as much when they overturned Roe V. Wade in 2022. Why do Americans still think that a right to privacy exists? It's infuriating
@@johnsonspark171 because unlike other countries, we expect our politicians to work for us, not for them. Also we remember that without us, they wouldn't exist. Something other countries tend to forget. Tis why you see them jumping through hoops trying to entertain us.
an incredibly detailed and comprehensive documentary of a Chinese company that many westerners do not have a single clue about. I have to say, it is great work. The graphics, the info, the detail. Bravo.
You are criminally underrated. I fail to understand why your videos don't get millions of views, despite the astonishing quality. Never stop doing these dude
@sleepr 6969 yes it is considering how much work is put into it, editing a 1 hour long video with perfect documentary and research While keeping it interesting to watch is 100% NOT an easy job, most channels with multiple times the amount of subs and views dont even put half the effort this channel does.
Because UA-cam censors & honestly I'm surprised this channel is as big as it is being how this video has information of what's beginning to happen in the US & goes against supporting Communism.
Very good journalism, not just a government fluff piece, but not attacking any personalities either. Absolutely applaudable how you brought up the issues with the Chinese government and the psyche that Chinese people have. It's absolutely a must that everyone knows about the human rights issues, and the active process of covering it. Good details on what was happening overseas at the same time, and the importance of anti-competitive behaviour and it's downsides. Only gripe I had with this was that it was a bit over-dramatic with the sounds and transitions, but that did increase the quality feel of it.
This excerpt from the text "not just a government fluff piece" and this other excerpt "It's absolutely a must that everyone knows about the human rights issues" follow exactly the manual on how to write a misinformation piece. The truth is that human rights are the last concern of the US government. The primary american goal is to maintain its hegemony over any other country that threatens it.
@@s.v.discussion8665 Firstly, I don't remember asking. Secondly I'm not from the US so your threats are not directed towards me, but Europe should absolutely be more vary and self-sufficient as well. I wish that people wouldn't be corrupted by money, but they are and thus there are products and services that have so much chinese ownership that it can affect what is tolerated, for example having protection against a certain president while other public figures are allowed to be criticized. Finally, it pains me when some US citizens are extreme rightists or leftists, and don't realize that they should work towards a common objective; to not feed this nation that is using democratic organizations and freedom speech to drive a non-democratic idea where there is no freedom of speech. Many extremist news outlets twist US into a bad thing, but that's because things are pretty good there, and it's the smaller things where people are making a mountain of a mole hill. Thank you in advance for a civilized debate.
Well same thing is happening all over the world. On the west corporations make same thing with different faces labeled on with different names but all funnel to the same people in charge doing some digging. I am not taking sides... But in the West governments just fool people around with the words Freedom while presenting it that way but in fact it's not freedom at all. East at least have the dignity to be honest and transparent even with their own people that they have been monitored. In the west the monitoring from Google etc. is at the same scale as in China - the only difference is they are desperately trying to say otherwise.
@@daissi I agree, but he did also have a point, we are entering a new cold war between China and the U.S, which was going to happen either way as the U.S doesn't like its control of pretty much the entire world stage being threatened.
Nice video. I’ve lived in China for over 10 years, was one of the first users of WeChat and much later even worked at Tencent during the crackdown on tech. Your video does a great job shedding light into a complex company - bravo. The cat and mouse between business and government here is fascinating and deserves a lengthy video by itself. One small correction is that when voice messages first came out it was more about converting older users onto the platform who were less literate or had less dexterity. Voice to text thru NLP software came much later. All the best -T
Thank you for vouching for this; can I ask some questions as a curious individual who is looking at visiting china in 10 years? if not, that is also ok!~
@@mihaelandnate1 You probably won't intend to do that in a few years, I think the situtation in China is getting worse more quickly than ever. In 10 years, I don't know if people can get out. Edit:That might be a over pessimistic thought, but I feel that I don't want to waste my time arguing with people online anymore.
After seeing the reply of @404T2K, I began to doubt that this guy is pro CCP. After living in this place for too long, it's hard to keep sanity and humanity. Sorry for all these nonsense.
Introducing a better-competing software is not a copycat feature. it is called innovation which we see all over time and is responsible for the most improvement and growth.
This is some serious 1984 stuff. Everyone needs to read that book. Wow, I feel like I’m so ignorant about what’s going on in the world outside of the U.S. Thank you for educating me.
And my country is very far from that, despite the common saying. But just to think, that we basicaly reached even more darkness then in original book... And new technology will make them even more powerful, able to predict worlds before they are said, take out the deepest thoughs and analyze them after some usage in matter of seconds. Its already a thing. The next step is puting it to use. I hope its not too late for us at this point.
yeah,China is a 1984 country,that what they want you to think😆if you have been to China or just talk to a random Chinese ,you will know what the truth is
Pretty funny how in 1984 the Ministry of Truth goes to extreme lengths changing old newspapers, when in reality you can just pump out some nice looking videos with zero sources, and people will thank you for educating them
I swear this wasn't an easy video to make - it must have taken you hours and hours and days to make and it's the first video I have ever watched from start to end - thank you so much
Prism gate is also a crazy piece of history… but let’s face it.. the richest countries spy on all. Here’s the kicker though; the younger generations have no loyalty… we know we cannot go on like this. We don’t have the resources.. the chips are falling.. think we can adapt or stop something before it happens.. no.. what huge change has happened that was realized by everyone and we worked together to overcome it? None.. you think about world wars.. or wars in general.. even when the earth had a population of just 1.5 billion.. it took a bunch of wheeling and dealing.. backstabbing.. spying.. just to do this.. you think about the pandemic.. third world countries never did get those vaccines.. we never change even if we know it’s best to as a whole.. therefore, we are going to screw ourselves. vast populations are at the mercy of the decisions of a few. :(
One thing I thought pretty early into the video (still watching, still in the prologue): With Tencent's intent to be in everything, and WeChat app being able to do everything... That's seems to be what Zuckerberg wants Metaverse to be, but with VR...
This content is just getting better and better. I can watch your channel for hours and learning so much news for my entrepreneur journey, I am getting a lot of inspiration from it. You know how to describe these companies real stories and reflecting these into UA-cam videos, that's a big talent. Good job and keep up the good work.
I'm an employee of Huawei from an Latin America country, and i can tell that the Chinese are actually looking forward to dominate every country and every market, they are involved in sooo much things that you can imagine. Even they make a lot of deals with the States of every country (at least in South America).
@@chuifongtam4703 passive aggression is not peaceful. Forcefully claiming other countries is not peaceful. Creating an island in the middle of the ocean for a military base is not peaceful..... The rest of the world sees China as a manipulative, aggressive child that has tantrums. Your comment is void.
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i dont usually comment but wow... this video has so much effort put in it. I had to help the algorithm with the amount of detail and research going into this. This is truly one of the best videos ive seen on youtube about a company. Thank you Magnate, keep up the great work. Officially a subscriber now and looking forward to your future content
Do you ever find yourself pondering the intricate global ramifications brought forth by Tencent, a musing on whether it arises from astute business stratagems or the labyrinthine complexities of political maneuvering? I am genuinely captivated and would sincerely appreciate delving into the reservoir of your insights regarding this enigmatic puzzle. Let's unravel the multifaceted tapestry of Tencent's narrative, exploring the interplay between business acumen and political intricacies. Your perspective could add a nuanced layer to this intriguing discourse.
@@adrienmoroge1068My English is not good, so you may need to use a translator ，腾讯公司在中国相当于美国的微软公司，中国人也害怕微软泄漏个人信息给美国。至于腾讯把信息交给共产党并没有那么害怕。因为还有更多渠道获取更详细的信息，比如银行学校医院等等公立单位从出生到现在他们有更详细的资料。我相信全世界都一样。 中国人也很讨厌腾讯，觉得他垄断，更希望有更好的软件出现，但是就如同微软谷歌一样，他们有一个完整的生态。绝大部分软件工具都需要与之适配，就像你不能放弃Windows，放弃Google账户，如果放弃你的工作，生活将变得十分麻烦。
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i think they do. since the advent of the internet governments and the rich(what some call "corporations" but it's really the rich) have been spying on everyone with extreme ease. tencent and china(not the ccp, but all of china) are not the exception. they are the norm. this video tries to single them out.....and that's dishonest. apparently you are one of the few that didnt know. so let me ask you. after learning what you learned. will you stop using the internet and cellular networks? if not, then you're in the same group as everyone else.....business as usual.
There's a lot of things going on that I didn't even realize were happening, and it's a lot easier to connect a lot of dots from this. To say that the quality, hard work and dedication that you put on this video is astounding would be a vast understatement. Thank you very much for this video. I, and I'm sure many others probably, will have a lot of things to start thinking about.
What a piece of a documentary!! I can't begin to imagine the amount of work required to make such a complete analysis. Thank you for the enlightenment.
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I have lived in china for 4 years till to today but you cannot fathom how important wechat is, it is literally a life line, you simply can't live without it.
I've lived my whole life in Britain and even I have WeChat, though just for communicating with friends from mainland China. I'm not risking putting my money into it, but given that everything's electronic now there's always someone watching if I use one of those quick tapping credit cards that doesn't even need a pin. It worries me.
@@xinpingdonohoe3978 of course they’re watching every transaction everybody knows it, you just have to be careful and use it to pay for day to day transactions or make transfers that you would have explanation for incase you ever get in trouble.
Another reason why WeChat has not gained traction elsewhere in the world: they have a verification system where you need someone that already has WeChat to scan your QR code so that you can open an account in the first place. If you do know someone that has it already, then you can make an account as a foreigner (I have one and I use it nearly every day to talk with my Chinese friends) but you're essentially locked out of the app if you don't.
Yeah because the Chinese government doesnt want its people to get a taste of the freedom of people in other countries because the people of China would revolt
That's not true at all, you could easily sign up for a WeChat account with a mobile number from anywhere lmao. What you've mentioned only happens when you're trying to log into your existing account with a different phone number.
@@Justin-ug3ii That used to be the case 5+ years ago back when my Dad downloaded it to try and pick up some Chinese girls. But ever since US-China tensions have been on the rise, they've implemented many preventative measures. I was only able to get an account after my Dad verified me, and for some apparent reason only *his* code worked; sending it multiple times to my Chinese friends online never did. Some Chinese apps are okay with foreign phone numbers (i.e. BiliBili), on others you have to be sneaky (Xiaohongshu) and many (QQ, 163) outright deny anyone from abroad.
@@Justin-ug3iihmmm, I downloaded WeChat. But it needs a friend that already have WeChat to scan my phone. I’m not sure if it might be due to different locations it is.
This is what I'm afraid of most when it comes to running your own business. If you get to a certain point where you yourself lost control of your own company, as well as government takeover of your business...well...it will be more corrupt over the next 20 years or so.
@@mariushernes606 Even worse, you may lose your job as a CEO and Founder of the company...So that's why it's best to have a balance and try not to become a monopoly because, well, you end up being targeted more by other people that value freedom over centralization rather than companies that favor consumer privacy over dominance.
It's up to you if you run the business.... It's just a shame 99.99999% of businesses will their soul to the devil if they carn earn some good coin for it
This project has consumed my life for the last few months 😂 But hopefully you’re gonna enjoy this one, as I really think Tencent is such a fascinating business - it’s one of the world’s most valuable and influential companies, and yet most people know very little about it…
Tencent is often surrounded by controversy - including extreme surveillance, censorship, and brutally cloning & crushing competitors. And many people are concerned by just how many companies Tencent is now involved with.
And yet in many ways, this is also an incredible success story… Tencent went from having only $1000 in their bank account & being on the edge of bankruptcy, to becoming a gigantic global empire & creating ‘the everything app’ that Chinese people live their entire lives through.
There’s a lot to cover here, so get comfy, and join me on this journey through Tencent’s crazy history. :)
P.S. Ideally watch with headphones and on a laptop / TV if possible. Enjoy!
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You are awesome.. love your videos man..
But how the heck do UA-camrs like you research your videos? 😅..
I have a similar type of channel but your research is better
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WOW the production quality of your videos has only been getting better and better lately, but this one is far superior and just excellent! Really enjoying your channel and so excited to see it grow even more. I really respect and like the fact that you want to keep working on making your videos the best version they can be and keep improving them where you can - and not just sell out and keep things status quo just because it's easier and you'd still get views. Thank you for your channel 😊you're awesome!
It's too qualitative not to be paid off, quality content tends to disappear but you're one of these few content creators able to produce real and useful content. Thanks for the work
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@@MunnabhaiBDSM its korean won
@@javierpasten7568 thank you
@@MunnabhaiBDSM I bought 5€ but since I'm living in Korea atm, youtube automatically transformed it into won 😅
holy crap im old. i didn't know you can donate through comments; I'm sleeping under a rock. smh
Your videos are basically Netflix level at this point
Not really, nor even close, not by a little nor by anything at all. The facts do not always add up, otherwise. Okay video
@BIG BEAVER GAMING what...? I get the point but.. Where'd you get that answer from...?
If he just got rid of that weird accent 😂 jk
@@billsny9243 Lowkey, 😂I don’t disagree
@BIG BEAVER GAMING alright
As someone who also fell into a short content quick dopamine trap, it’s unheard of to keep me watching a video on youtube for this long. I genuinely did not realize this video was over an hour long, it was so easy to follow and understand everything.
Thank you for an amazing content!
100% true for me.
The introduction, I really thought it was all the video untill I looked for the running time. I had to cancel plans after that
I didn’t know it was one hour long until I read this comment and after everything he said I felt like the video was coming to an end until I realized that I was only 10 minutes into the video 💀
That’s because it’s sponsored by tencent
@@j.antonioespinoza5485 mate same here I was like wow really interesting quick doc and then read "prologue" lol. banging video
20:28 "Then I'm Penguin mom." Insane levels of rizz right there
Then becomes an Instant millionaire. Shits crazy out here bruh
Well, I wonder if Penguin son works...
@@Dom_NVS 💀
@@Dom_NVSthat penguin is the mascot of tencent so i would say its going well to them
I started casually watching this fully expecting to click off after a few minutes, over an hour later I’m completely engrossed in the narrative. Absolutely incredible job
Because it’s scary af
This movie was so good it feels illegal to watch it for free. Thank you to Magnates Media for taking your time to put out the best, very useful content. We couldn't ask for a better documentary channel. You deserve the best.
Amazing that people still cheer on the activision-blizzard merge and don't understand why conglomerates and monopolies are so bad for us and so good for the plutocrats. The only thing we can do is spread the word and learn.
wecunt?
Very much agreed. Top notch documentary-creating. I recommend this channel to anyone curious to understand the complex relationships between various shady corporations and the average consumer.
@@Heathensauce That's unrelated to the video. Also, they still compete with Sony, Nintendo, EA, and a ton of indie studios.
Bro it better be free, whoever made this video gets paid so it better be free
This is probably the first and the last UA-cam channel where I spend over an hours on a single video.
Fascinating stories along with top notch editing aside, I really appreciate your narration that evolves over time since your first videos.
A clear voice over is what kept many non native English speakers me included from watching most similar lengthy contents on UA-cam.
YOU are the legend.
Try Lex Fridman.
You should try "Moon" also. Similar style content.
@@AllyPenguin Thanks but I watched it before. Moon is too toxic and they quote unchecked sources.
There is always x2 speed
You're missing out. There are many excellent hour-long and multi-hour videos. I've almost completely shifted from TV and films.
It's not just the size and power of the company that's scary, it's the fact that they did it so incredibly quickly and were able to fight off large corporations while doing so. can you imagine if they keep following the same strategy how big they could get in the next decade!?
Apps live on hardware. Hardware is made from materials. Materials are acquired using fuel. Fuel requires natural resources (in decline) and machinery (dependent on fuel). Tencent is vaporware living in a world of deluded consoomers so far from any real world constraint it's no wonder people imagine it's powerful. Verizon, At&t, and Spacex gatekeep nearly every routing node on the planet. What's the value of an app with no connectivity? What's the internet with no electricity? The real world has real, tangible wealth. China imports nearly ALL of its liquid fuels and about half of its coal. ALL of which are in decline due to declining EROEI. China imports 35% of its food. Now ask yourself: Without food and fuel what's really valuable? 95% of fertilizer is made from natural gas.
Exxon Mobil is the 8th largest company on the planet by revenue and the largest in tangible assets. What's a business worth when its dependencies cannot be met?
It's all about control, in China the government control the companies, in the US the companies control the government.
Very well said
china government control the company for the good of people. US company control the government for the profit of their own
but the US is not as detrimental as it is in china because i think most political pipo in the US own a business somehow
Super said
thats why the corporate media constantly attacks china
I don't usually donate, but this has been such a phenomenal video that I feel like I should give back for my over the years consumption. Thank you for the research and the hard work you put into this; I'm always looking forward to the next video. Cheers!
W
No kidding! The editing on this video alone is amazing
10$, really?)
@@BogdanZelinschi how much have you donated lad?
@@BogdanZelinschi Is this necessary mate?
i was watching this video thinking would be short because of the “ending”. turned out that those 10 minutes were an introduction. man, you put lots of work into these amazing documentaries. keep up the great work, bro
I was listening with my screen off and when he said we are going to discuss Tencent. I thought I was halfway through the vid😂😂. It hadn’t even started yet😂😂
I just wanna say, I'm so grateful that I accidentally bumped into this video of yours and started to know about your channel. I've looking for videos like this for so long. Thanks for your dedication and this incredible content
As a Chinese, I can say that they started to put ads and fees to withdraw money, and have things annoy the hell out of people, and they never listen when people complain, but we have to keep using it because there’s no other in the competition
How are you able to use youtube in china I thought it was blocked
i feel you, getting ads shoved down your throats
@@Djp1989 We use vpns
@@Djp1989 There is ways around blockade, atmothere is not a brick wall, internet is not a flat surface.
@@believe88 At least some good things from all this russian nonsense, no ads on UA-cam is very relaxing by some reason.
The research and work you have done for this video is insane. I'm from China and also a QQ user since 2005. Being through this video remains me a lot of my childhood. Tencent's story is truly unique and putting all those pieces of its history together for a person that not grow up in China is crazy amount of works.
they are spreading a fair amount of misinformation and shedding bad light only on chinese corporations, and also considering that he mentions the now basically abandoned social credit system, makes me feel like he just hasnt done enough research. an easy delve into the chinese communities turns up simple results from not just websites, but the people themselves that disproves or just straight up debunks a lot of his points. though i see where hes coming from, i do not think putting misinformation in between real information is a good idea morally.
@@shiniboros ok propaganda bot, do you think anyone believes you?
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@@shiniboros the social credit was actually just like fico scores in the us
I am so sorry your channel is being attacked. Your content is beautiful and it would be a crime if it was all lost.
@@Thick_Moist I hope so.
Wait why is it being attacked??? For showing the truth?? People can’t handle it
@@xyz-pg3zd Someone is trying to copyright strike this channel for malicious purposes.
Lame magnates is quickly turning into my favorite channel daily
@@Thick_Moist same
Governments dont need an app to watch you.
Your phone IS the app.
Okay no seriously.. the editing and effort on this is absolutely stunning. Far better than documentaries on OTT platforms. Amazing work, awesome content.
You mean the editing that's designed like it's a tiktok/youtube short by spamming your screen with cool looking transitions and effects?
POV this is your first year on UA-cam and you've never seen a competent content creator 😭
@@jcross1215 youtube viewer discovers editing can be used to draw attention to the points being made
Yep.. he should buy Netflix.. cauz Netflix can't afford soo valuable content.. it's simply the best..
CCP bots in these replies about to meltdown in virtual anger.
This is by far and away the most perfectly edited video I have ever seen. What’s even better is that the content is blazing and marries to the editing precisely in virtually every scene. I can only imagine how many hours have gone into the production! You are at the very top of your game here, I see good things for this channel.
its wrong for famous people puting his nose about honkong it is not china interference to other country its other country interfering with china. we-chad do not put a gun in your head to use it in all other countries and also there are competences off we-chad in app gallery. by far the most hypocrite empire of lie by DEFAULT the president its a ashhole lobie puppet z3lessky lvl of clawn, only leader of and c3entraliced countries its the dollar wef us and europe DO NOT REALLY EXIST they are TOOO CORRUPT AND REALLY NEVER EVER GOVERN to make any good to their people.
These comments have to be bots, none of yall have anything interesting to say besides dickriding those guy's vid.
By far one of your most detailed, intricate, creative, and interesting videos. Ten dollars is not even a sliver of the time, work, and effort that went into making this video but I thought I'd give you something to show my gratitude. This is my first Super Thanks donation and you deserve it.
Thank you.
that’s a scam
@@noah2570lol Just reported it to UA-cam, now that scammer is gone in the garbage.
@@noah2570lol what do you mean it’s a scam? Please explain
@@LambdaCreateswho?
@@bubblegumpopcorn6304 There was a scammer somewhere, I just reported him to UA-cam, but Noah wasn't the scammer. Got it?
Well...I'm a Chinese citizen based in the city of Chongqing... I can tell you this, most Chinese people know the fact that has been shown in this video... But the majority of the country doesn't seem to care... You might think they are brain washed... But I think it's not that simple... China is so different from other parts of the world, you need to take really close look at it to get really basic understanding of the country...
who let you on youtube? lol
@@stephentyler8712In case you don’t know, there’s something called Vpn. Also, people travel! How ignorant are you?
you really chinese? You speak is different with chinese people
@@stephentyler8712who？myself😂
@@jamesww6209so in your opinoin，Chinese should be stuipid？
A 10 min prologue that actually makes me want to watch the next hour+, well done!
As a content creator myself, I can’t imagine how long it takes to edit this amazing work
My exact thoughts. Very well executed
ngl that caught me playing in the background (autoplayed) and I remained for the whole thing. Liked and subbed
@@seccentral just finished the video sane thing happened to me XD. I thought the video was over at the end of the prologue (like most of youtube now) and I was like "damn now I'm gonna watch more about Tencent just to see I had plenty more to watch XD
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I had no idea Tencent owned so many other businesses, I thought they only had the streaming app. It's reach is crazy
Tencent is a Chinese company owned by South African company named naspers, and naspers biggest share holder is the south African government.
@@minyaksayur isn’t prosus(a dutch company) nespers biggest shareholder?
@@abrardaiyan4268 it's the other way around. prosus is part of naspers.
I didn't know they had a streaming app. They own like 80% of the gaming market which is how I know of them.
Tencent doesn't own many other businesses. Tencent doesn't own anything. The Chinese Communist Party owns everything. It's not a blurry line. It's crystal clear to everyone familiar with communism.
You've made an amazing movie where you can just sense all the hard work that went into it.
There's great editing, suspense, a steady and balanced flow of info that the public needs to see.
Your effort is appreciated and that should be rewarded, keep doing what you enjoy, cause it's paying off!
Thank you for such an interesting video thoroughly enjoyed the entire video and looking forward to more such amazing content!!!!
I appreciate the time and effort that goes behind the research and making of your videos. They are truly educational and entertaining.
An hour long video! This is better than Netflix.
I didn't even realize until I saw this comment
Jeez🙆🏼♂️🙆🏼♂️
Imagine still paying for Netfix
Agree 👍
I didn't even look at how long the vid is until I saw this comment. You just made my day😁😁
This is good. Netflix sux.
I just watched the whole thing from start to finish, and the best part is that I didn’t even realise that it was almost 90mins long. You’ve done an incredible job, keep up the great content!
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Thats the sight of hypnotised and brainwashed.
What did you learn
Um actually it's 80 minutes🤓
Thumbs up not for the idea , but for the hard work these guys dedicated to their objective and did not give up. Unbelievable perseverance.
I really appreciate your content. You put a lot of hard work into this and it really shows. You have no idea how helpful this was for me. I will try to recommend this video and your content for others.
Would.
@@surrealresonance3426 Priorities, young man.
Schwing!
@@surrealresonance3426 what’s your Ifunny
the content he makes is so underrated!!
dude i got to the 9:44 and thought it was over and then he said "in this video we will be covering" i checked how long this was and my jaw dropped
Thanks! Love the quality of information and the thoughtful analysis
Bro didn't even get a heart 😢
by your name I guess the government will get you.
@@realheckertrustmebro Why would Biden care if I liked a youtube video? Where are you from that makes you fear this?
@@shendoe I thought you were chinese.
@@realheckertrustmebro yea Im Chinese American, we only make up 1.5% of the population here so its understandable
They really combined Steve Job’s stealing and Bill Gate’s "Embrace, extend, and extinguish"
They never worked together. That why world is little less distopyan now then in could be.
Worst part here is YOU are more informative in just this ONE video then all the mainstream news channels combined over the last 3 years.
oh trust thats on purpose. whoever is actually running this shit hole doesnt want you knowing the truth. mainstream media is used to misinform and control the narrative.
Tencent cuts the checks. Don't bite the hand that feeds you. We either let China take over or start WWIII. There are no alternatives.
True
Only real thing on the news is the sports scores.
true but not surprising
I remember having nightmares about a company like this forming when I had learned what social media was. I used to read books about monopoly’s and the people who formed them and how they eventually become a part of the government or how the government seizes control of it. Weird ass times we’re living in.
XD. True
This video is full of Western propaganda about China, and the government cannot obtain or see any chat records without the permission of the court. I think this is the case in any country.
apocalyptic times
NWA. Big Brother.
Capitalism inevitably produces monopoly.
I'm turning on notifications that If this channel is banned or anything I'm going to support this channel
10 years later: Netflix acquired Magnets media for 3.5 billion dollars
*magnates not magnets lmao
Please edit so I can like your comment 😂
Autocorrect bro 😂
Autocorrect is the worst…but provides some of the best laughs lol
Who would want to pay 3.5 billions for a magnet 🤔
Wow, what a masterpiece of a video. Cant believe Tencent is so huge yet almost no one in the west talks about how its bigger than most companies here. Amazing
This is honestly one of the most interesting documentaries that i have actually watched till the end. The way that you distribute information slowly, carefully and to make sure that we understand everything is amazing. Kepp making more videos like these, you're amazing dude.
This is a superbly assembled documentary and the editing makes this great fun to watch! ⌚
I'm a recording engineer in the US, and like 4 out of 5 jobs come via Tencent in some way. Video game scores, film scores, app music, commercials, ADR, everything you can think of! For the 20+ years I've been doing this, you could usually trace most projects back to Disney, but lately its shifted to Tencent. Can't complain I suppose, they are giving lots of people work! In 10 years or so, when we have all been enslaved by Tencent, hopefully they will look back at the work I've done for them and treat me more like a pet instead of sending me to work in the mines. . .
“We see here that you liked a Winnie the Pooh meme 10 years ago. Although we appreciate your work to grow the Chinese empire it has been decided that you shall work your remaining days, however long that may be, in the work camps.”
LMAO. I know this probably wasn't meant to be a joke, but the last part of this comment cracked me up.
Ha ha ha... 😅
if they bught Disney (which they probably could) they would be one step away from world domination
I just looked up Disney's worth is around 200 billion and Tenscent is .........3.66 trillion..... holy f*ck
The level of editing and storytelling on this channel is unmatched, even with a 1 hour documentary the insane editing continues throughout 🔥
he took months to finish this masterpiece beautifully
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41:20 "I thnk I've said WeChat too many times" 🤣 and the cliip used is another 🤣.
This movie is mental, and I'm only halfway through. You guys are seriously talented, the research, the video production, the narration... man I'm seriously excited to see how this channel evolves. Proper amazing work guys 👍👍
This video is actually so well documented and put together. I really love these types of workf you give in to these videos
This was frankly incredible. I thought the video was over at 9 min but to see more than an hour left was astonishing. This is amazing content
Attention span moment
Same hahahaha
bro 50 minutes felt like 9 minutes
Whats sad is he would have gotten similar views if he did just make it 15 mins long.
Just finished the video, and ive watched others on the Chinese businesses and people behind them. It's opened my eyes to a new perspective
這個影片有些內容是假的 因為我是中國人
@@hahazhang7794 please tell us more
@@hahazhang7794If your Chinese, then will you admit that your government is killing the Uyghurs in China or that your government is super corrupt and steals tons of classified information from just about every government on the planet and that the Belton road initiative is a bullshit ploy to try to take over the world
You actually closed your eyes to watch those videos that has such an obvious political slant, which is to cause fear among people about everything in China.
@@aoiaoi629 What reason do we have not to fear Chinese monopolies infiltrating and influencing western audiences through media? Did you watch the video? How could you possibly portray a company like Tencent under a positive light lol
Love or hate Tencent, but if there's anything to learn from this video, is that it's absolutely undeniable how corporate ruthlessness and not giving a nickel about any morals or ethics made Tencent become the business titan it is today.
@@nepdisc3722 No, I'm simply willing to view things as they are, rather than viewing them as good or evil just because most people do.
Yeh, morals and such will (regrettably) only take you so far
Tencent...pubg...destroyed my life lmao
Lies again? Change Cars Chubby Children
Corporate ruthlessness? There is no corporations in a totalitarian regime. Just tentacles of the government. Not like US and other countries’ corporations at all.
So, Tencent has basically discovered an infinite money glitch.
You kind of pointed this out but yeah in the US these social media websites just hand over our messages, location, ect to the gov without second thought. They could force a search warrant from a judge but they don't care for our privacy.
I think we are at a point where there is no expectation of privacy to begin with even.
They can also buy data through third parties to get around direct interaction with the social media company / needing a search warrant
OMG. Nowhere in The Constitution does it say that Americans have a right to privacy. The Supreme Court stated as much when they overturned Roe V. Wade in 2022. Why do Americans still think that a right to privacy exists? It's infuriating
@@johnsonspark171 because unlike other countries, we expect our politicians to work for us, not for them.
Also we remember that without us, they wouldn't exist. Something other countries tend to forget. Tis why you see them jumping through hoops trying to entertain us.
@@johnsonspark171 and the 2nd Amendment with the 4th Amendment.
To prevent a Tyrannical Government and to Prevent Illegal Search and Seizures.
an incredibly detailed and comprehensive documentary of a Chinese company that many westerners do not have a single clue about. I have to say, it is great work. The graphics, the info, the detail. Bravo.
You are criminally underrated. I fail to understand why your videos don't get millions of views, despite the astonishing quality. Never stop doing these dude
It’s almost at a mil
@sleepr 6969 yes it is considering how much work is put into it, editing a 1 hour long video with perfect documentary and research While keeping it interesting to watch is 100% NOT an easy job, most channels with multiple times the amount of subs and views dont even put half the effort this channel does.
Because UA-cam censors & honestly I'm surprised this channel is as big as it is being how this video has information of what's beginning to happen in the US & goes against supporting Communism.
@Slick rick Are u saying?
U bad boi?
@@hdotfx yea other channels dont put as much effort as this guy but they put in more than half so just stop
Highest quality animation i have ever seen in a youtube video
Hey there, I’ve been living in China for over ten years, you hit the spot. It’s nice to see proper content, not all misinformation.
Chinese people can access UA-cam? How? I thought the CCP blocked the internet.
Careful... you might be death squad-ed if you speak out against the CCP
Yo you good over there? Nvm don’t answer I don’t want you arrested 😢
我是中国人，长了三个眼睛👀，两个鼻子👃🏻，吓死你🤣🤣🤣
Why u still alive and here dude! If im the chinese goverment i will put into jail.
Very good journalism, not just a government fluff piece, but not attacking any personalities either. Absolutely applaudable how you brought up the issues with the Chinese government and the psyche that Chinese people have. It's absolutely a must that everyone knows about the human rights issues, and the active process of covering it. Good details on what was happening overseas at the same time, and the importance of anti-competitive behaviour and it's downsides.
Only gripe I had with this was that it was a bit over-dramatic with the sounds and transitions, but that did increase the quality feel of it.
This excerpt from the text "not just a government fluff piece" and this other excerpt "It's absolutely a must that everyone knows about the human rights issues" follow exactly the manual on how to write a misinformation piece. The truth is that human rights are the last concern of the US government. The primary american goal is to maintain its hegemony over any other country that threatens it.
@@s.v.discussion8665 Firstly, I don't remember asking.
Secondly I'm not from the US so your threats are not directed towards me, but Europe should absolutely be more vary and self-sufficient as well. I wish that people wouldn't be corrupted by money, but they are and thus there are products and services that have so much chinese ownership that it can affect what is tolerated, for example having protection against a certain president while other public figures are allowed to be criticized.
Finally, it pains me when some US citizens are extreme rightists or leftists, and don't realize that they should work towards a common objective; to not feed this nation that is using democratic organizations and freedom speech to drive a non-democratic idea where there is no freedom of speech. Many extremist news outlets twist US into a bad thing, but that's because things are pretty good there, and it's the smaller things where people are making a mountain of a mole hill.
Thank you in advance for a civilized debate.
Well same thing is happening all over the world. On the west corporations make same thing with different faces labeled on with different names but all funnel to the same people in charge doing some digging.
I am not taking sides...
But in the West governments just fool people around with the words Freedom while presenting it that way but in fact it's not freedom at all.
East at least have the dignity to be honest and transparent even with their own people that they have been monitored.
In the west the monitoring from Google etc. is at the same scale as in China - the only difference is they are desperately trying to say otherwise.
Individual personalities are what drives governments and companies. Individual accountability is a necessary condition for change.
@@daissi I agree, but he did also have a point, we are entering a new cold war between China and the U.S, which was going to happen either way as the U.S doesn't like its control of pretty much the entire world stage being threatened.
Nice video. I’ve lived in China for over 10 years, was one of the first users of WeChat and much later even worked at Tencent during the crackdown on tech. Your video does a great job shedding light into a complex company - bravo. The cat and mouse between business and government here is fascinating and deserves a lengthy video by itself. One small correction is that when voice messages first came out it was more about converting older users onto the platform who were less literate or had less dexterity. Voice to text thru NLP software came much later. All the best -T
Thank you for vouching for this; can I ask some questions as a curious individual who is looking at visiting china in 10 years? if not, that is also ok!~
SURE you lived in china lmao.
I think the US could be so much worse...
@@mihaelandnate1 You probably won't intend to do that in a few years, I think the situtation in China is getting worse more quickly than ever. In 10 years, I don't know if people can get out.
Edit:That might be a over pessimistic thought, but I feel that I don't want to waste my time arguing with people online anymore.
After seeing the reply of @404T2K, I began to doubt that this guy is pro CCP. After living in this place for too long, it's hard to keep sanity and humanity. Sorry for all these nonsense.
what creeps me out is tencent having almost same logo as linux :))
This takes "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain" to a whole new level
i never thought i'd donate to a youtube but man...you got a talent this is brilliantly well done.
He gets paid to make videos from UA-cam
@@anthonyfootball80 yeah, a lot of people get paid to make videos, he does it way better than any other content creator, what's you point ?
@@anthonyfootball80 so does almost every youtuber here. And your point is...?
Chad :)
@@anthonyfootball80 wow are you Einstein?? You should get a prize for this comment
Watched to the end, the production quailty and storytelling is insane, I thought it was over at around the 9 minute mark. Well explained!
Introducing a better-competing software is not a copycat feature. it is called innovation which we see all over time and is responsible for the most improvement and growth.
This is some serious 1984 stuff. Everyone needs to read that book.
Wow, I feel like I’m so ignorant about what’s going on in the world outside of the U.S. Thank you for educating me.
Seriously. Most story teller videos tell stuff about the past that are good for conversation but kind of useless information. Not this channel.
And my country is very far from that, despite the common saying. But just to think, that we basicaly reached even more darkness then in original book... And new technology will make them even more powerful, able to predict worlds before they are said, take out the deepest thoughs and analyze them after some usage in matter of seconds. Its already a thing. The next step is puting it to use. I hope its not too late for us at this point.
This is why I try to keep an open mind when it comes to learning stuff, and I like to read and watch stuff from other people's point of view.
yeah,China is a 1984 country,that what they want you to think😆if you have been to China or just talk to a random Chinese ,you will know what the truth is
Pretty funny how in 1984 the Ministry of Truth goes to extreme lengths changing old newspapers, when in reality you can just pump out some nice looking videos with zero sources, and people will thank you for educating them
I swear this wasn't an easy video to make - it must have taken you hours and hours and days to make and it's the first video I have ever watched from start to end - thank you so much
4 months.
@@dbptwg ?
I don't think anybody has better produced videos than you on this app. Top notch content as always
After the Prism Gate incident, the United States is entitled to talk about privacy？😅
Prism gate is also a crazy piece of history… but let’s face it.. the richest countries spy on all. Here’s the kicker though; the younger generations have no loyalty… we know we cannot go on like this. We don’t have the resources.. the chips are falling.. think we can adapt or stop something before it happens.. no.. what huge change has happened that was realized by everyone and we worked together to overcome it? None.. you think about world wars.. or wars in general.. even when the earth had a population of just 1.5 billion.. it took a bunch of wheeling and dealing.. backstabbing.. spying.. just to do this.. you think about the pandemic.. third world countries never did get those vaccines.. we never change even if we know it’s best to as a whole.. therefore, we are going to screw ourselves. vast populations are at the mercy of the decisions of a few. :(
as someone who edits once in a while I can tell you video took months if not atleast a year to make, brilliant work
It's like listening 🎧 to the best speaker 🔊 share a story, I don't see how else this could have been narrated better than this
I initially thought this video was about a Chinese rapper that was only 20% as good as our own fifty cent 😂
😂😂😂
One thing I thought pretty early into the video (still watching, still in the prologue): With Tencent's intent to be in everything, and WeChat app being able to do everything...
That's seems to be what Zuckerberg wants Metaverse to be, but with VR...
Yes, but since the Technology isnt ready yet, is massive failed.
This man deserves more views, likes, comments, shares. Bruh pretty much everything. The production is mind-boggling.
Was 50cent. Per comment🎉
I would have made half a million .
With out me your screwed either way.
This content is just getting better and better. I can watch your channel for hours and learning so much news for my entrepreneur journey, I am getting a lot of inspiration from it. You know how to describe these companies real stories and reflecting these into UA-cam videos, that's a big talent. Good job and keep up the good work.
This is hands down my favorite youtube channel
I'm an employee of Huawei from an Latin America country, and i can tell that the Chinese are actually looking forward to dominate every country and every market, they are involved in sooo much things that you can imagine. Even they make a lot of deals with the States of every country (at least in South America).
the different is U.S use war to dominate every country and market😆
Thats the goal of every company
US dominate almost everything as well.. even the fast food in our lives
Yes I'm Chinese and I do want to dominate people. But at least we dominate through peace and cooperation compared to USA using war and bombs 😂
@@chuifongtam4703 passive aggression is not peaceful. Forcefully claiming other countries is not peaceful. Creating an island in the middle of the ocean for a military base is not peaceful.....
The rest of the world sees China as a manipulative, aggressive child that has tantrums.
Your comment is void.
Thank you for the amazing story explained with amazing visuals!
One of the most interesting, informative, and entertaining video essays I’ve watched in a long time. 10/10
This is really well made! Very informative
The penguin mom and penguin dad side story is really fucking cute lmao
Dear MagnatesMedia,
You are gem in the vast ocean of content creators on UA-cam. Your quality of content and passion is unrivalled. I pray you stay afloat for a very long time and benefit in whatever way possible for you.
i dont usually comment but wow... this video has so much effort put in it. I had to help the algorithm with the amount of detail and research going into this. This is truly one of the best videos ive seen on youtube about a company. Thank you Magnate, keep up the great work. Officially a subscriber now and looking forward to your future content
Is the video actually, I'm only a viewer but looks like just stock images and basic edits
Its their job.
Do you ever find yourself pondering the intricate global ramifications brought forth by Tencent, a musing on whether it arises from astute business stratagems or the labyrinthine complexities of political maneuvering? I am genuinely captivated and would sincerely appreciate delving into the reservoir of your insights regarding this enigmatic puzzle. Let's unravel the multifaceted tapestry of Tencent's narrative, exploring the interplay between business acumen and political intricacies. Your perspective could add a nuanced layer to this intriguing discourse.
@@adrienmoroge1068My English is not good, so you may need to use a translator ，腾讯公司在中国相当于美国的微软公司，中国人也害怕微软泄漏个人信息给美国。至于腾讯把信息交给共产党并没有那么害怕。因为还有更多渠道获取更详细的信息，比如银行学校医院等等公立单位从出生到现在他们有更详细的资料。我相信全世界都一样。
中国人也很讨厌腾讯，觉得他垄断，更希望有更好的软件出现，但是就如同微软谷歌一样，他们有一个完整的生态。绝大部分软件工具都需要与之适配，就像你不能放弃Windows，放弃Google账户，如果放弃你的工作，生活将变得十分麻烦。
Lol flexing your lexicon a bit much?? @adrienmoroge1068
Great video! Your videos are my go-to over the dinner videos.
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@@hannahdonald9071 who is this your handler?
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The quality of the video, the detailed research and the capturing narration are just fascinating
I stumbled on your video and assumed I would get bored of the subject quickly and move on to something else... Over an hour later, I'm sitting here completely engrossed and fascinated by the picture you have masterfully put together for us here. Well done!
great analysis and documentary! Its so interesting that i ended watching the whole video!
42:26 that tranistion on the building sign was great, it must've took someone quite some time, just for a few seconds. A great job whoever did that
Its actually not that hard but its creative
I love how everyone praises the quality of your video and not the content. I guarantee 99.9% of people don't understand what is happening.
i think they do.
since the advent of the internet governments and the rich(what some call "corporations" but it's really the rich) have been spying on everyone with extreme ease.
tencent and china(not the ccp, but all of china) are not the exception.
they are the norm.
this video tries to single them out.....and that's dishonest.
apparently you are one of the few that didnt know.
so let me ask you.
after learning what you learned. will you stop using the internet and cellular networks?
if not, then you're in the same group as everyone else.....business as usual.
Dumb percentage
probably bot comments or just indians
There's a lot of things going on that I didn't even realize were happening, and it's a lot easier to connect a lot of dots from this. To say that the quality, hard work and dedication that you put on this video is astounding would be a vast understatement. Thank you very much for this video. I, and I'm sure many others probably, will have a lot of things to start thinking about.
This prove that people will belive i. Any bullshit propaganda lies online
What exactly is the "busllshit propaganda lies online?" @@philipxxxdj
I can’t stress enough of how I enjoy this channel.
What a piece of a documentary!!
I can't begin to imagine the amount of work required to make such a complete analysis.
Thank you for the enlightenment.
Man I have to tell you that I greatly appreciate this channel. I think in a week I watched/listened to over 80% of your content.
Your research and video editing is next level and makes you top tier. I use your videos for a variety of business purposes.
Please keep it up
I have lived in china for 4 years till to today but you cannot fathom how important wechat is, it is literally a life line, you simply can't live without it.
I've lived my whole life in Britain and even I have WeChat, though just for communicating with friends from mainland China. I'm not risking putting my money into it, but given that everything's electronic now there's always someone watching if I use one of those quick tapping credit cards that doesn't even need a pin. It worries me.
People can, just won't be easy
@@xinpingdonohoe3978 of course they’re watching every transaction everybody knows it, you just have to be careful and use it to pay for day to day transactions or make transfers that you would have explanation for incase you ever get in trouble.
@@xinpingdonohoe3978 if the government want, they will always have a way to know your secret no matter which country
I can't imagine being liable to get kicked off one app equaling being unable to live.
China is truly a dystopian future
Just discovered your channel. Amazing content. THANK YOU!
I'm living in China and all what you have said here is 200% correct, thank you for this masterpiece.
it can't be more than 100% correct.
@@suverenia double correct, checkmate.
@@justiron2999 that might make sense if you are brain damaged.
How are you able to watch this on UA-cam in China?
He's locked up now
Incredible video. Naspers being the biggest shareholder of Tencent adds so much context to BRICS.
Another reason why WeChat has not gained traction elsewhere in the world: they have a verification system where you need someone that already has WeChat to scan your QR code so that you can open an account in the first place. If you do know someone that has it already, then you can make an account as a foreigner (I have one and I use it nearly every day to talk with my Chinese friends) but you're essentially locked out of the app if you don't.
Yeah because the Chinese government doesnt want its people to get a taste of the freedom of people in other countries because the people of China would revolt
That's not true at all, you could easily sign up for a WeChat account with a mobile number from anywhere lmao. What you've mentioned only happens when you're trying to log into your existing account with a different phone number.
@@Justin-ug3ii That used to be the case 5+ years ago back when my Dad downloaded it to try and pick up some Chinese girls. But ever since US-China tensions have been on the rise, they've implemented many preventative measures. I was only able to get an account after my Dad verified me, and for some apparent reason only *his* code worked; sending it multiple times to my Chinese friends online never did.
Some Chinese apps are okay with foreign phone numbers (i.e. BiliBili), on others you have to be sneaky (Xiaohongshu) and many (QQ, 163) outright deny anyone from abroad.
@@Justin-ug3iihmmm, I downloaded WeChat. But it needs a friend that already have WeChat to scan my phone. I’m not sure if it might be due to different locations it is.
Tencent’s game income cant even beat mihoyo‘s genshin impact（also chinese company）😂
All of your videos are so well produced and researched I just had to subscribe❗
Everything (and it's alot of everything) aside, how Pony met his wife is super cute. Penguin dad meets penguin mom.
I like that here we have a full detailed documentary instead of a cut 15-20 minutes average video like other creators do. Like from me!
This is what I'm afraid of most when it comes to running your own business. If you get to a certain point where you yourself lost control of your own company, as well as government takeover of your business...well...it will be more corrupt over the next 20 years or so.
Ah yes. The risk of it becoming so big that it has a government takeover ane rampant corruption. Legit.
@@mariushernes606 Even worse, you may lose your job as a CEO and Founder of the company...So that's why it's best to have a balance and try not to become a monopoly because, well, you end up being targeted more by other people that value freedom over centralization rather than companies that favor consumer privacy over dominance.
@@SuperFlashDriver I am pretty sure i can guarentee that this will never happen for you. Start as manu companies as you want dude. It wont happen
@@mariushernes606 Thanks. 👍
It's up to you if you run the business....
It's just a shame 99.99999% of businesses will their soul to the devil if they carn earn some good coin for it
Homie, I enjoy the videos but on your sponsored videos can you please cut down the ads, there are way to many interruptions.
This is a better documentary than HBO/Netflix or other similar companies usually do. Well done sir! Well done!