Huya ends DouYu merger after regulatory intervention

Huya has moved to formally terminate a merger agreement with fellow live streaming service DouYu after China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) vetoed the proposed deal, citing concern over its potential to further strengthen technology giant Tencent’s position in the esports streaming market.

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