The US Department of Justice has been putting pressure on Tencent Holdings Ltd. to remove two of its representatives from the board of directors at Epic Games, a popular video game developer. According to reports, the two representatives have resigned from their positions.
Tencent, a Chinese conglomerate with a significant stake in Epic Games, has been facing scrutiny from the US government over its business dealings. The company has invested in several other gaming companies, including Riot Games, which was acquired by Tencent in 2011.
The US Department of Justice has been investigating Tencent's investments in US-based game companies, and has issued a subpoena to Epic Games to provide information about its relationship with Tencent. The subpoena was issued in response to concerns about the potential influence of Chinese technology companies on US-based game companies.
The resignation of the two representatives from the Epic Games board is seen as a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Tencent's business dealings. It remains to be seen how the US government will proceed with the investigation and what actions may be taken against Tencent and Epic Games.
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* [www.investor.com.tw/onlineNews/NewsContent.asp?articleNo=14202412190040](http://www.investor.com.tw/onlineNews/NewsContent.asp?articleNo=14202412190040)
* [www.reuters.com/technology/tencent-removes-two-directors-epic-games-us-justice-dept-says-2024-12-18](http://www.reuters.com/technology/tencent-removes-two-directors-epic-games-us-justice-dept-says-2024-12-18)