- WeChat is owned by Tencent, the 4th largest internet company in the world by users. Tencent also owns other services like QQ Messenger, music, and games.
- Tencent has a 34% stake in Africa's largest internet holding company, which owns services like DSTV, Multichoice, and PayU.
- WeChat launched in 2011 and now has over 600 million monthly active users globally. It allows instant messaging, voice/video calls, location sharing, and access to over 10 million business services through official accounts.