Overview
- The White House is debating whether to compel divestitures of Tencent’s U.S.-linked gaming holdings, with no decision publicly announced.
- A cabinet meeting expected on March 3 to discuss the issue was postponed due to scheduling conflicts.
- Any move could directly affect Riot Games, which Tencent owns, and Epic Games, in which it holds about 28%.
- Officials cite national‑security concerns over potential access to American gamers’ data, reviving a long-running CFIUS review that previously resulted in mitigation steps.
- Supercell’s U.S. audience features in the assessment, and the legal path for any forced sale remains uncertain ahead of President Trump’s planned April meeting with Xi Jinping.