Tencent, Asia's first tech company to cross the $500 billion valuation mark, has opened its swanky new headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Comprising of two towers, it can hold up to 11,000 employees.
The North and South towers are connected by three bridges called the Cultural Link, the Health Link and the Knowledge Link. These connections reflect connectivity, the core of Tencent's business.
Every floor is guarded by a facial recognition system that will only let in staff registered on their system. Here, the system is telling me it doesn't recognise my face.
Health nuts are in for a treat. Tencent's new home boasts several facilities for a workout session -- including this gym -- which are run by outsourced professional fitness institutions.
Unfortunately for rock climbing enthusiasts, this station is still closed because safety equipment hasn't been installed yet.
Published:Caption:Zoey ChongPhoto:Ming Zijian for Tencent
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Basketball court
There are basketball fans among Tencent's employees, including among the big-wigs. This court aims to satisfy their love for the sport with regular games held throughout the year.
There's also a cafe on the ground floor -- as if four canteens weren't already enough! It's called "Image," but staff call it "Ai Ma Ge," which translates to "Love Brother Ma." Yes, they don't address Tencent CEO Pony Ma as "sir" or "boss." He goes by the endearment "Ma Ge," or Brother Ma.
