U.S. consumers may not know it, but some of the most popular apps they are using such as TikTok or Tencent's 'PUBG Mobile' are developed by Chinese firms.
, China's biggest technology firm by market capitalization. Tencent makes the iOS and Android version of the game. South Korean firm Bluehole made the original and other versions of the game for consoles and PC.
"Overall, there is low awareness about the origin of these apps," Hanish Bhatia, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, told CNBC. "At the same time, it is important for these apps to connect with users in the premium markets. So Chinese tech firms and apps are continuously making efforts to get rid of the Chinese tag. The idea is to position themselves as a global player."Interestingly, only nine Chinese apps featured in the top 100 apps in the U.S.
Other major hits include "Clash of Clans," which is developed by Tencent-owned Supercell, and "PUBG Mobile."
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