Facebook is a step closer to making an entry into the Chinese internet market after reportedly offering £41 million to buy Zhanzuo.com.
The social networking site is one of the largest in China, with an estimated seven million users.
The move would give Facebook a ready-made entry into the largest internet market outside the US, and would be the first time it has employed acquisition as a growth strategy.
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