April 9, 2021 – JOYY, a Chinese video-based social platform founded in April 2005 aims at two core strategies, “Globalization” and “Artificial Intelligence.” The company is transforming into a technology company focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create more diversified opportunities for users to interact and have a better experience. In March 2019, JOYY acquired BIGO, a live streaming platform. From live streaming, short-form video, social networking, eCommerce, education and Internet finance, JOYY develops and delivers a variety of online services. The company has over 7,000 employees, 65% of them are engineers.