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Who will control theNext Billion? A Case

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The Apps and

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;ow Bi4 %hey Are Now?

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Number ofUsers

WhatsApp US 400M

Line Japan 300M(50M in Japan)

WeChat China 300M(200M in China)

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Chat! Korea 100M

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Where is the Next Billion?

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The Control

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7rotections Across Borders

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iolations Across Borders

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Who will control the Next Billion?

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