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WeChat, also known as Weixin in Chinese, is an instant messaging, social media, and mobile payment application developed by Tencent. First released in 2011, it quickly grew to become the world's largest standalone mobile app by 2018, boasting over 1 billion monthly active users. Often described as China's 'app for everything' and a 'super-app', WeChat offers a comprehensive suite of functions including text messaging, hold-to-talk voice messaging, broadcast messaging, video conferencing, video games, mobile payment capabilities, and the sharing of photographs, videos, and location. While specific revenue figures, leadership details, employee count, and direct competitors are not provided in the available data, its widespread adoption and diverse functionalities highlight its dominant market position.