May 20, 2021
Why is the ByteDance billionaire boss really leaving?
The change in leadership at the Chinese tech giant will take place over the next six months.
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From the BBC World Service: The co-founder of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, says he prefers reading and daydreaming than managing people. But he’s not the only senior Chinese tech firm boss to step back recently. Plus, is volatility just a fact of life for cryptocurrency investors?And, a day after Malawi destroyed nearly 20,000 expired COVID vaccine doses, why tackling misinformation remains a challenge in Africa.
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