Kingsoft
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Qiu Bojun |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
Area served | Mainland China, Hong Kong, Russia, Southeast Asia, North America |
| Products | Video games (Seasun), mobile internet applications (Cheetah Mobile), cloud storage solutions (Kingsoft Cloud), office productivity suite (Kingsoft Office Software, including WPS Office), cloud-driven antivirus (Kingsoft Security) |
| Owner | Tencent (15.68% ownership transferred in 2011) |
Kingsoft Corporation () is a software enterprise based in Beijing, China. It comprises four primary subsidiaries: Seasun, which specializes in video game development; Cheetah Mobile, dedicated to creating mobile internet applications; Kingsoft Cloud, offering cloud storage solutions; and Kingsoft Office Software, recognized for its office productivity suite, including WPS Office. Additionally, the company created Kingsoft Security, a cloud-driven antivirus product. Its top-performing game, JX Online 3, was introduced in 2009.
Kingsoft operates data centers located throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, Russia, Southeast Asia, and North America. The company’s shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
History
Established in 1988 by Qiu Bojun, Kingsoft has grown to become a significant contributor to China's software sector. In 2011, Bojun transferred his 15.68% ownership to Tencent, initiating a strategic alliance that enhanced Kingsoft’s competitive standing.