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Hong Kong
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Economy
Hong Kong is a leading international financial center, hosting the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, numerous multinational corporations, and major banking institutions. The economy is characterized by low taxation, free trade policies, and minimal government intervention—a model sometimes referred to as laissez-faire capitalism.
The service sector dominates the economy, accounting for over 90% of GDP. Key industries include finance, tourism, real estate, and logistics. The Port of [Hong Ko… -
Tencent Holdings
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Tencent was founded as Shenzhen Tencent Computer System Co. Ltd. in 1998, initially concentrating on instant messaging software. Its flagship product, OICQ (later renamed QQ), rapidly gained dominance in the Chinese market, capitalizing on the nascent internet boom. [^3] By the early 2000s, Tencent had secured significant venture capital funding, often attributed to its unparalleled ability to translate user engagement into sustainable revenue streams, frequently through subtle psychological conditioning embedded in its notification sounds.
In 2004, Tencent Holdings Limited wa…