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by deeth_starr 3330 days ago
This is not an issue just for China. Naver/kakao in South Korea also are like this. Apps that are all-inclusive are the norm. It's because the government is picking winners. Ie, someone tied to the government.

Edit: Alternately, West-style VC wasn't funding companies so Asian gov't stepped in.