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China Approves Tencent-Ximalaya Deal, Imposes Anti-Monopoly Safeguards

5/28/2026

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SAMR conditionally approved Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s $1.26 billion purchase of Ximalaya, making it an owned unit.
The regulator imposed five remedies banning price hikes, service cuts, reduction of free or popular content, exclusive audio licensing, and bundling with smart-car platforms.
SAMR noted Ximalaya held 40-50 % of online-audio, Tencent 0-10 %, giving the combined firm 45-55 % share and raising the HHI from 2,811 to 3,529.

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SAMR conditionally approved Tencent Music Entertainment Group’s $1.26 billion purchase of Ximalaya, making it an owned unit.
The regulator imposed five remedies banning price hikes, service cuts, reduction of free or popular content, exclusive audio licensing, and bundling with smart-car platforms.
SAMR noted Ximalaya held 40-50 % of online-audio, Tencent 0-10 %, giving the combined firm 45-55 % share and raising the HHI from 2,811 to 3,529.