Recent events
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2021
Douyu launches Zhui Guang font
Douyu launched its Zhui Guang font and said it was available for free use across platforms, including commercial use.
2021
Huya and DouYu terminate merger agreement
Huya, DouYu, and the other named parties entered into termination agreements on July 12, 2021, terminating the merger agreement with immediate effect after the Chinese market regulator prohibited the proposed merger.
2021
China prohibits Huya–Douyu merger
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed merger of Huya and Douyu, finding that it could further strengthen Tencent’s dominant position in the game-livestreaming market and could have effects that exclude or restrict competition.
2021
China prohibits Tencent's Douyu–Huya merger
China's State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed Douyu–Huya concentration after its review found that the merger could strengthen Tencent's dominance and restrict competition.
2021
China's market regulator prohibits proposed Huya–DouYu merger
China's State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited the proposed merger between Huya and DouYu following an antitrust review.
2021
China prohibits Huya–DouYu merger
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation prohibited Huya and DouYu from merging, concluding that the transaction could exclude or restrict competition in relevant markets.
2020
Chinese regulator reviews Huya–Douyu merger filing
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it was reviewing the concentration filing involving Guangzhou Huya Technology and Wuhan Douyu Fish-Enjoy Network Technology under the law.
2020
Douyu and China Children and Teenagers' Fund establish a charitable partnership
Douyu and the China Children and Teenagers' Fund held a donation ceremony for their charitable cooperation and established a dedicated fund. Douyu made an initial donation of RMB 3 million; the fund was to support youth public-benefit projects planned jointly by the platform and the foundation.
2020
Chinese regulator orders measures against platforms over minors' online-learning content
China's Cyberspace Administration announced that it had named Douyu, Sina Weibo, Baidu Tieba and other platforms for pushing content unrelated to learning in their education sections or platforms. It imposed measures including interviews, orders to rectify within a time limit, suspension of functions and takedowns.
2020
Huya and Douyu announce merger agreement
Huya and Douyu announced that they had signed a merger agreement and plan; the proposed transaction would have Huya acquire all issued Douyu shares in a stock-for-stock merger. The merger was expected to be completed in the first half of 2021, subject to a special shareholder vote by Douyu.
2020
Tencent agrees to transfer its Penguin Esports business to DouYu
Tencent and DouYu signed a restructuring agreement under which Tencent would transfer its Penguin Esports-branded game-streaming business to DouYu for $500 million.
2020
Douyu and Huya merger plan announced
The source reports a plan in which Tencent would transfer its Penguin Esports game-streaming business to Douyu for $500 million, after which Douyu and Penguin Esports would combine with Huya. The source says the combined company would give Tencent 67.5% of voting rights; completion is described as a future step.
2020
DouYu updates third-quarter 2020 financial guidance
DouYu announced lower preliminary revenue guidance for the third quarter of 2020, citing lower-than-expected revenue from certain major fan events. It also expected net income to decrease significantly from the second quarter, citing increased revenue-sharing fees and content costs.
2020
Douyu apologizes to Huya over misleading claims
Douyu apologized for reposting and publishing articles it described as false and misleading, which portrayed Huya as engaging in so-called black PR. Douyu said the conduct had been found by a court to constitute unfair competition.
2020
Chinese livestreaming platforms respond to food-waste concerns
Douyin, Kuaishou and Douyu described platform measures in response to reports of food waste in livestreams. Douyin said it would penalize food-wasting behavior and added search prompts; Kuaishou said it would remove works, shut down livestreams or ban accounts for specified behaviors; Douyu said it would strengthen review of food-related livestream content.
2020
Douyu and Huya announce proposed share-swap merger
Douyu and Huya announced that they had received Tencent's non-binding acquisition proposal and merger proposal, and that they had reached a proposed share-swap merger arrangement under which Huya or its subsidiary would acquire Douyu.
2020
Tencent proposes a Huya acquisition of Douyu
Tencent sent an initial proposal for Huya or its subsidiary to acquire all of Douyu's outstanding ordinary shares in a stock-for-stock transaction. Douyu's board said it planned to review and evaluate the proposal and had not made a decision on a response.
2020
Douyu launches cloud gaming platform
Douyu launched a cloud gaming platform, with nearly 20 PC games and more than 30 mobile games deployed in the cloud, according to the report.
2020
CCTV Video joins Douyu
CCTV Video joined the Douyu platform. The article says CCTV Video will provide short- and long-form videos and livestreaming services to users there.
2020
央视频 joins 斗鱼 to provide video and livestream services
央视频 joined 斗鱼 and is to provide users with long- and short-form videos and livestreams on the platform.