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Exhibit 4.77

Exclusive Option Agreement

This Exclusive Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is executed by and among the following Parties as of May 15, 2019 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“China” or the “PRC”):

Party A: Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly foreign owned enterprise established and existing under the laws of the PRC, and the address is Unit 02, (14)1702, Floor 17, No.27 Dongsanhuan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing;

Party B: Gu Dejun, a Chinese Citizen with Identification No.: [                 ] (“Gu Dejun”); and 

Party C: Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd., a limited liability company established and existing under the laws of the PRC, and the address is Room 3092 Floor 3, No. 10 Jia Chaoyangmenwai Avnenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing.  

In this Agreement, Party A, Party B, and Party C shall each be referred to as a “Party” respectively, and shall be collectively referred to as the “Parties”.

Whereas: 

	
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Party B is the shareholder of Party C and as of the date hereof holds 50 % of the equity interests of Party C, representing RMB 500,000 in the registered capital of Party C.  

After mutual discussions and negotiations, the Parties have now reached the following agreement:

	
1.
	
Sale and Purchase of Equity Interest

	
 
	
1.1
	
Option Granted

Party B agrees that as of the date hereof, Party B hereby irrevocably grants Party A an irrevocable and exclusive right to purchase, or designate one or more persons (each, a “Designee”) to purchase the equity interests in Party C then held by Party B once or at multiple times at any time in part or in whole at Party A’s sole and absolute discretion to the extent permitted by PRC laws (including any laws, regulations, rules, notices, interpretation or other legally binding documents promulgated by any central or local legislative executive or judicial branch before or after the signing of this agreement, collectively referred to as “PRC laws”) and at the price described in Section 1.3 herein (“Equity Interest Purchase Option”). Except for Party A, no other person shall be entitled to the Equity Interest Purchase Option or other rights with respect to the equity interests of Party B.  Party C hereby agrees to the grant by Party B of the Equity Interest Purchase Option to Party A.  The term “person” as used herein shall refer to individuals, corporations, partnerships, partners, enterprises, trusts, or non-corporate organizations.

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1.2
	
Steps for Exercise

The exercise of the Equity Interest Purchase Option and the Asset Purchase Option by Party A shall be subject to the provisions of the laws and regulations of China. When Party A exercises the Equity Interest Purchase Option, a written notice shall be issued to Party B (the “Equity Interest Purchase Option Notice”), specifying:(a) Party A’s or the Designee’s decision to exercise the Equity Interest Purchase Option; (b) the portion of equity interests to be purchased by Party A or the Designee from Party B (the “Optioned Interests”); and (c) the date for purchasing the Optioned Interests or the date for the transfer of the Optioned Interests.

	
 
	
1.3
	
 Purchase Price

The purchase price (“Benchmark Purchase Price”) of all equity interests shall be RMB 10. If PRC law requires a minimum price higher than the Benchmark Purchase Price when Party A exercises the Equity Interest Purchase Option, the minimum price regulated by PRC law shall be the purchase price (collectively, the “Equity Interest Purchase Price”). 

	
 
	
1.4
	
Transfer of Optioned Interests

For each Party A’s exercise of the Equity Interest Purchase Option:

	
 
	
1.4.1
	
Party B shall cause Party C to promptly convene a shareholders’ meeting, at which a resolution shall be adopted approving Party B’s transfer of the Optioned Interests to Party A and/or the Designee(s);

	
 
	
1.4.2
	
Party B shall obtain written statements from the other shareholders (if any) of Party C giving consent to the transfer of the equity interest to Party A and/or the Designee(s) and waiving any right of first refusal related thereto;

	
 
	
1.4.3
	
Party B shall execute an equity interest transfer contract with respect to each transfer with Party A and/or each Designee (whichever is applicable), in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Equity Interest Purchase Option Notice regarding the Optioned Interests;

	
 
	
1.4.4
	
The relevant Parties shall execute all other necessary contracts, agreements, or documents, obtain all necessary government licenses and permits, and take all necessary actions to transfer the valid ownership of the Optioned Interests to Party A and/or the Designee(s), unencumbered by any security interests, and cause Party A and/or the Designee(s) to become the registered owner(s) of the Optioned Interests.  For the purpose of this Section and this Agreement, “security interests” shall include securities, mortgages, third party’s rights or interests, any stock options, acquisition right, right of first refusal, right to offset, ownership retention, or other security arrangements, but shall be deemed to exclude any security interest created by this Agreement, Party B’s Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, and Party B’s Power of Attorney.  “Party B’s Equity 

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Interest Pledge Agreement” as used in this Agreement shall refer to the Equity Interest Pledge Agreement executed by and among Party A, Party B and Party C on the date hereof and any modifications, amendments, and restatements thereto.  “Party B’s Power of Attorney” as used in this Agreement shall refer to the Power of Attorney executed by Party B on the date hereof granting Party A with a power of attorney and any modifications, amendments, and restatements thereto.  

	
2.
	
Covenants

	
 
	
2.1
	
Covenants regarding Party C

Party B (as the shareholder of Party C) and Party C hereby covenant on the following:

	
 
	
2.1.1
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall not in any manner supplement, change, or amend the articles of association of Party C, increase or decrease its registered capital, or change its structure of registered capital in other manners.

	
 
	
2.1.2
	
They shall maintain Party C’s corporate existence in accordance with good financial and business standards and practices, as well as obtain and maintain all necessary government licenses and permits by prudently and effectively operating its business and handling its affairs.

	
 
	
2.1.3
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall not at any time following the date hereof, sell, transfer, mortgage, or dispose of in any manner any material assets of Party C or legal or beneficial interest in the material business or revenues of Party C of more than US$ 150,000, or allow the encumbrance thereon of any security interests.

	
 
	
2.1.4
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall not incur, inherit, guarantee, or suffer the existence of any debt, except for payables incurred in the ordinary course of business other than through loans.

	
 
	
2.1.5
	
They shall always operate all of Party C’s businesses within the normal business scope to maintain the asset value of Party C and refrain from any action/omission that may affect Party C’s operating status and asset value.

	
 
	
2.1.6
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall not cause Party C to execute any material contract, except the contracts in the ordinary course of business (for the purpose of this subsection, a contract with a price exceeding US$ 150,000 shall be deemed a material contract). Under the same conditions and if practicable, Party A or its other affiliates has the right to cooperate with the other party first. 

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2.1.7
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall not cause Party C to provide any person with a loan or credit.

	
 
	
2.1.8
	
They shall provide Party A with information on Party C’s business operations and financial condition upon Party A’s request.

	
 
	
2.1.9
	
If requested by Party A, they shall procure and maintain insurance in respect of Party C’s assets and business from an insurance carrier acceptable to Party A, at an amount and type of coverage typical for companies that operate similar businesses and own similar assets in the same area.

	
 
	
2.1.10
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall not cause or permit Party C to merge, consolidate with, acquire, or invest in any person.

	
 
	
2.1.11
	
They shall immediately notify Party A of the occurrence or possible occurrence of any litigation, arbitration, or administrative proceedings relating to Party C’s assets, business, or revenue.

	
 
	
2.1.12
	
To maintain the ownership by Party C of all of its assets, they shall execute all necessary or appropriate documents, take all necessary or appropriate actions, file all necessary or appropriate complaints, and raise necessary or appropriate defenses against all claims.

	
 
	
2.1.13
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, they shall ensure that Party C shall not in any manner distribute dividends to its shareholders, provided that upon Party A’s written request, Party C shall immediately distribute all distributable profits to its shareholders.

	
 
	
2.1.14
	
At the request of Party A, they shall appoint any person designated by Party A as the director or executive director of Party C.

	
 
	
2.1.15
	
Unless otherwise required by PRC law, Party C shall not be dissolved or liquated without prior written consent by Party A.

	
 
	
2.2
	
Covenants of Party B

Party B and Party C hereby jointly and severally covenant to the following:

	
 
	
2.2.1
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, at any time from the date of execution of this Agreement, Party B shall not sell, transfer, mortgage, or dispose of in any other manner any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B, or allow the encumbrance thereon, except for the interest placed in accordance with Party B’s Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and Party B’s Power of Attorney.

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2.2.2
	
Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting and/or the directors (or the executive director) of Party C not to approve any sale, transfer, mortgage, or disposition in any other manner of any legal or beneficial interest in the equity interests in Party C held by Party B, or allow the encumbrance thereon of any other security interest without the prior written consent of Party A, except for the interest placed in accordance with Party B’s Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and Party B’s Power of Attorney.

	
 
	
2.2.3
	
Without the prior written consent of Party A, Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting or the directors (or the executive director) of Party C not to approve the merger or consolidation with any person, or the acquisition of or investment in any person.

	
 
	
2.2.4
	
Party B shall immediately notify Party A of the occurrence or possible occurrence of any litigation, arbitration, or administrative proceedings relating to the equity interests in Party C held by Party B.

	
 
	
2.2.5
	
Party B shall cause the shareholders’ meeting or the directors (or the executive director) of Party C to vote their approval of the transfer of the Optioned Interests as set forth in this Agreement and to take any and all other actions that may be requested by Party A.

	
 
	
2.2.6
	
To the extent necessary to maintain Party B’s ownership in Party C, Party B shall execute all necessary or appropriate documents, take all necessary or appropriate actions, file all necessary or appropriate complaints, and raise necessary or appropriate defenses against all claims.

	
 
	
2.2.7
	
Party B shall appoint any designee of Party A as the director or the executive director of Party C, at the request of Party A.

	
 
	
2.2.8
	
Party B hereby waives its right of first refusal in regards to the transfer of equity interest by any other shareholder of Party C to Party A (if any), and gives consent to the execution by each other shareholder of Party C with Party A and Party C the exclusive option agreement, the equity interest pledge agreement and the power of attorney similar to this Agreement, Party B’s Equity Interest Pledge Agreement, and Party B’s Power of Attorney, and accepts not to take any actions in conflict with such documents executed by the other shareholders;

	
 
	
2.2.9
	
Party B shall promptly donate any profits, interests, dividends, or proceeds of liquidation to Party A or any other person designated by Party A to the extent permitted under the applicable PRC laws. And

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2.2.10
	
Party B shall strictly abide by the provisions of this Agreement and other contracts jointly or separately executed by and among Party B, Party C, and Party A, perform the obligations hereunder and thereunder, and refrain from any action/omission that may affect the effectiveness and enforceability thereof.  To the extent that Party B has any remaining rights with respect to the equity interests subject to this Agreement hereunder or under Party B’s Equity Interest Pledge Agreement or under Party B’s Power of Attorney, Party B shall not exercise such rights excluding in such manner in accordance with the written instructions of Party A.

	
3.
	
Representations and Warranties

Party B and Party C hereby represent and warrant to Party A, jointly and severally, as of the date of this Agreement and each date of transfer, that:

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3.1
	
They have the power, capacity, and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and any equity interest transfer contracts to which they are parties concerning each transfer of the Optioned Interests as described thereunder (each, a “Transfer Contract”), and to perform their obligations under this Agreement and any Transfer Contracts. Party B and Party C agree to enter into Transfer Contracts substantially consistent with the terms of this Agreement upon Party A’s exercise of the Equity Interest Purchase Option. This Agreement and the Transfer Contracts to which they are parties constitute or will constitute their legal, valid, and binding obligations, and shall be enforceable against them in accordance with the provisions thereof.

	
 
	
3.2
	
Party B and Party C have obtained any and all approvals and consents from the relevant government authorities and third parties (if required) for the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement.

	
 
	
3.3
	
The execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Transfer Contracts and the obligations under this Agreement or any Transfer Contracts shall not: (i) cause any violations of any applicable PRC laws; (ii) be inconsistent with the articles of association, bylaws, or other organizational documents of Party C; (iii) cause the violation of any contracts or instruments to which they are a party or which are binding on them, or constitute any breach under any contracts or instruments to which they are a party or which are binding on them; (iv) cause any violation of any condition for the grant and/or continued effectiveness of any licenses or permits issued to either of them; or (v) cause the suspension or revocation of or imposition of additional conditions to any licenses or permits issued to either of them.

	
 
	
3.4
	
Party B has a good and merchantable title to the equity interests held by Party B in Party C. Except for Party B’s Equity Interest Pledge Agreement and Party B’s Power of Attorney, Party B has not placed any security interest on such equity interests.

	
 
	
3.5
	
Party C has a good and merchantable title to all of its assets, and has not placed any security interest on the aforementioned assets.

	
 
	
3.6
	
Party C does not have any outstanding debts, except for (i) debt incurred within its normal business scope; and (ii) debts disclosed to Party A for which Party A’s written consent has been obtained.

	
 
	
3.7
	
Party C has complied with all laws and regulations of China applicable to asset acquisitions. And

	
 
	
3.8
	
There is no pending or threatened litigation, arbitration, or administrative proceedings relating to the equity interests in Party C, assets of Party C, or Party C itself.  

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4.
	
Effective Date and Term

This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by the Parties. This Agreement shall terminate upon whichever is earlier) (i) the date all the equity interests Party B holds in Party C has been transferred to Party A pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) the date when Warner Music China (HK) Limited (“Warner”) receive the equity interests of WT2 Limited (“WT2”) held by Tencent Music Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (“TME HK”) pursuant to Section 24.4 of the Joint Venture Agreement executed by and among Warner, TME HK and WT2, or (iii) the termination date of the Joint Venture Agreement mentioned above. 

	
5.
	
Governing Law and Disputes Resolution

	
 
	
5.1
	
Governing Law

The execution, effectiveness, interpretation, performance, amendment, and termination of this Agreement as well as any dispute resolution hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the PRC.  

	
 
	
5.2
	
Methods of Disputes Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising with respect to the construction and performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through friendly negotiations. In the event that the Parties fail to reach an agreement on the dispute within 30 days after either Party’s written request to the other Parties for dispute resolution through negotiations, either Party may submit the relevant dispute to the Beijing International Arbitration Center for arbitration, in accordance with its arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Beijing, and the arbitration award shall be final and binding to all Parties. 

	
6.
	
Taxes and Fees

Each Party shall pay any and all transfer and registration taxes, expenses, and fees incurred thereby or levied thereon in accordance with the laws of the PRC in connection with the preparation and execution of this Agreement and the Transfer Contracts, as well as the consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement and the Transfer Contracts.

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7.
	
Notices

	
 
	
7.1
	
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail, prepaid postage, commercial courier services, or facsimile transmission to the address of such Party set forth below. A confirmation copy of each notice shall also be sent by email. The dates on which notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

	
 
	
7.1.1
	
Notices given by personal delivery, courier services, registered mail, or prepaid postage shall be deemed effectively given on the date of receipt or refusal at the address specified for such notices.

	
 
	
7.2
	
For the purpose of notices, the addresses of the Parties are as follows:

Party A: Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: Unit 02, (14)1702, Floor 17, No. 27 Dongsanhuan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing  

Attention: Andy Ma

E-mail: [                ]

 

and 

 

Address: 5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Email: [                ]

Attention: M&A Department

 

with a copy to: 

 

Address: 5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Email: [                ]

Attention: Legal Management Department – Investment and M&A

 

Party B: Gu Dejun

 

Address: 5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Email: [                ]

Attention: M&A Department

 

with a Copy to: 

 

Address: 5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Email: [                ]

Attention: Legal Management Department – Investment and M&A

 

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Party C: Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Address: 5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Email: [                ]

Attention: M&A Department

 

with a Copy to: 

 

Address: 5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Email: [                ]

Attention: Legal Management Department – Investment and M&A

	
 
	
7.3
	
Any Party may at any time change its address for notices by having a notice delivered to the other Parties in accordance with the terms hereof.

	
8.
	
Confidentiality

The Parties acknowledge that the existence and the terms of this Agreement, and any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with the preparation and performance of this Agreement are regarded as confidential information. Each Party shall maintain the confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without obtaining the written consent of other Parties, it shall not disclose any relevant confidential information to any third parties, except for the information that: (a) is or will be featured in the public domain (other than through the receiving Party’s unauthorized disclosure); (b) is under the obligation to be disclosed pursuant to the applicable laws or regulations, rules of any stock exchange, or orders of the court or other government authorities; or (c) is required to be disclosed by any Party to its shareholders, directors, employees, legal counsels, or financial advisors regarding the transaction contemplated hereunder, provided that such shareholders, directors, employees, legal counsels, or financial advisors shall be bound by the confidential obligations similar to those set forth in this Section. Disclosure of any confidential information by the shareholders, director, employees of, or agencies engaged by any Party shall be deemed disclosure of such confidential information by such Party and that Party shall be held liable for breach of this Agreement.  

	
9.
	
Further Warranties

The Parties agree to promptly execute the documents that are reasonably required for or are conducive to the implementation of the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and to take further actions that are reasonably required for or are conducive to the implementation of the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.

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10.
	
Breach of Agreement

	
 
	
10.1
	
If Party B or Party C conducts any material breach of any term of this Agreement, or fails to perform, incompletely performs or delays in performance of any obligation under this Agreement, Party A shall have right to (1) requires Party B and/or Party C to compensate in order that Party A receive all its interest due the performance of this Agreement and the right (but no obligation) to terminate this Agreement, or (2) requires Party B and/or Party C’s compulsory performance of their obligations under this Agreement and requires Party B and/or Party C to compensate for any loss of Party A. The validity of this Section 10 is independent of this Agreement and shall not be invalid due to the termination or rescission of this Agreement.

	
 
	
10.2
	
Party B or Party C shall not have any right to terminate this Agreement in any event unless otherwise required by the applicable laws.

	
11.
	
Miscellaneous

	
 
	
11.1
	
Amendments, changes, and supplements

Any amendments, changes, and supplements to this Agreement shall require the execution of a written agreement by all of the Parties.

	
 
	
11.2
	
Entire agreement

Except for the amendments, supplements, or changes in writing executed after the execution of this Agreement, this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement reached by and among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and shall supersede all prior oral and written consultations, representations, and contracts reached with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

	
 
	
11.3
	
Headings

The headings of this Agreement are for convenience only, and shall not be used to interpret, explain, or otherwise affect the meanings of the provisions of this Agreement.

	
 
	
11.4
	
Language

This Agreement is written in Chinese in three copies, with each Party having one copy.

	
 
	
11.5
	
Severability

In the event that one or several of the provisions of this Agreement are found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any aspect in accordance with any laws or regulations, the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected or compromised in any respect. The Parties shall strive in good faith to replace such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions with effective provisions that accomplish to the greatest extent permitted by the relevant laws and the intentions of the Parties, and the economic effect of such effective provisions shall be as close as possible to the economic effect of those invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions.

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11.6
	
Successors

This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the interest of the respective successors of the Parties and the permitted assigns of such Parties, as if such person was a party of this Agreement. 

	
 
	
11.7
	
Survival

	
 
	
11.7.1
	
Any obligations that occur or are due as a result of this Agreement upon the expiration or early termination of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or early termination thereof.

	
 
	
11.7.2
	
The provisions of Sections 5, 8, 10 and this Section 12.7 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

	
 
	
11.8
	
Waivers

Any Party may waive the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided that such a waiver must be provided in writing and shall require the signatures of the Parties. No waiver by any Party in certain circumstances with respect to a breach by other Parties shall be deemed as a waiver by such a Party with respect to any similar breach in other circumstances.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd

/s/ Seal of Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

Gu Dejun

Signature: /s/ Gu Dejun

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representatives of the Parties have executed this Exclusive Option Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

/s/ Seal of Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

 

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Exhibit 4.78

Business Cooperation Agreement

 

This Business Cooperation Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the following parties on May 15, 2019 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (“China” or the “PRC”).

 

	
Party A:
	
Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd.

	
Address:
	
Unit 02, (14)1702, Floor 17, No.27 Dongsanhuan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

 

	
Party B:
	
Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

	
Address:
	
Room 3092 Floor 3, No. 10 Jia Chaoyangmenwai Avnenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing

 

Each of Party A and Party B shall be hereinafter referred to as a “Party” respectively, and as the “Parties” collectively.

 

Whereas,

 

	
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Party A is a wholly foreign owned enterprise established in China, which has necessary resources to provide technology and consulting services;

 

	
2.
	
Party B is a company established in China with exclusively domestic capital and with the approval of relevant Chinese government departments according to law may engaged in: technology development, technology popularization, technology transfer, technology consultation, technology service; computer system services, basic software services; application software service (excluding medical software); design and produce advertising agency; software development; data processing; enterprise management and supervision; conference services; undertaking exhibitions and exhibitions; sales of computer software and auxiliary equipment, daily necessities and stationery; audio and video crystal production; publication retail. (The enterprise independently selects the business item and carries out business activities according to laws; to carry out business activities in accordance with the approved contents after obtaining the approval of relevant departments; it shall not engage in business activities of projects prohibited or restricted by this municipality's industrial policies.)

 

	
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Party A, Party B and other related parties executed the Master Service Agreement on May 15, 2019 (“Master Service Agreement”), Section 4 of which stipulates that Party A shall provide Party B with the services listed in Schedule 3 of the Master Service Agreement and Party B shall pay the service fee to Party A in accordance with Section 4.2 of the Master Service Agreement. 

 

	
4.
	
Party A and Party B intends to enter into this agreement to clarify the rights and obligations of each Party.  

 

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Now, therefore, through mutual discussion, the Parties have reached the following agreements:

 

	
1.
	
Services Provided by Party A

 

	
 
	
1.1
	
In accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement, Party B hereby appoints Party A to act as Party B’s service provider to provide Party B with the services listed in Appendix 4 of the Master Service Agreement during the term of this Agreement.

 

 

	
 
	
1.2
	
Method of Services Provided.

 

1.2.1Party A and party B agree that during the term of this agreement, Party A shall provide services to Party B in the manner specified in Section 4 of the Master Service Agreement.

 

	
2.
	
Service Fees and Payment

 

	
 
	
2.1
	
The fees payable by Party B to Party A during the term of this Agreement shall be calculated as follows:

 

 

	
 
	
2.1.1
	
For the services provided by Party A to Party B, Party B shall pay the service fee to Party A in accordance with the amount and method stipulated in Section 4.2 of the Master Service Agreement.

 

	
 
	
2.1.2
	
If Party A transfers technology to Party B, or is entrusted by Party B to develop software or other technologies, or leases equipment assets to Party B, the commissioned development fee or rental fee for the technology transfer shall be separately agreed upon by both Parties according to the actual situation.  

 

	
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Intellectual Property Rights and Confidentiality Clauses

 

	
 
	
3.1
	
Any and all intellectual property rights (including but not limited to copyright, patent right, patent application right, software technology secret, commercial secrets and others) created by the Parties as a result of the performance hereof shall be distributed in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 10 of the Master Service Agreement.

 

	
 
	
3.2
	
The Parties acknowledge that the existence and the terms of this Agreement and any oral or written information exchanged between the Parties in connection with the preparation and performance of this Agreement are regarded as confidential information. Each Party shall maintain confidentiality of all such confidential information, and without obtaining the written consent of the other Party, it shall not 

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disclose any relevant confidential information to any third Party, except for the information that: (a) is or will be in the public domain (other than through the receiving Party’s unauthorized disclosure); (b) is under the obligation to be disclosed pursuant to the applicable laws or regulations, rules of any stock exchange, or orders of the court or other government authorities; or (c) is required to be disclosed by any Party to its shareholders, directors, employees, legal counsels or financial advisors regarding the transaction contemplated hereunder, provided that such shareholders, directors, employees, legal counsels or financial advisors shall be bound by the confidentiality obligations similar to those set forth in this Section. Disclosure of any confidential information by the shareholders, director, employees of or agencies engaged by any Party shall be deemed disclosure of such confidential information by such Party and such Party shall be held liable for breach of this Agreement.

 

	
 
	
3.3
	
The confidentiality obligation under this section shall remain in force and shall not be affected by termination or change in the effectiveness of this Agreement.

 

4.Representations and Warranties

 

	
 
	
4.1
	
Party A hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:

 

	
 
	
4.1.1
	
Party A is a wholly foreign owned enterprise legally established and validly existing in accordance with the laws of the PRC.  

 

	
 
	
4.1.2
	
Party A has taken all necessary corporate actions, obtained all necessary authorizations as well as all consents and approvals from third parties and government authorities (if required) for the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. Party A’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do not violate any explicit requirements under any law or regulation.

 

	
 
	
4.1.3
	
This Agreement constitutes Party A’s legal, valid and binding obligations, and shall be enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

	
 
	
4.2
	
Party B hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:

 

	
 
	
4.2.1
	
Party B is a company legally established and validly existing in accordance with the laws of the PRC.

 

	
 
	
4.2.2
	
Party B has taken all necessary corporate actions, obtained all necessary authorizations as well as all consents and approvals from third parties and government agencies (if required) for the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. Party B’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement do not violate any explicit requirements under any law or regulation.

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4.2.3
	
This Agreement constitutes Party B’s legal, valid and binding obligations, and shall be enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

5.Term of Agreement

 

	
 
	
5.1
	
This Agreement shall take effect from the seal of both Parties, and the limited period shall be from the date of seal of this Agreement to the date of termination of the Master Service Agreement.  

 

	
 
	
5.2
	
During the term of this Agreement, each Party shall renew its operation term in a timely manner prior to the expiration thereof so as to enable this Agreement to remain effective. 

 

	
 
	
5.3
	
The rights and obligations of the Parties under Section 3, 6, and 7 and this Section 5.3 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

6.Governing Law and Disputes Resolution

 

	
 
	
6.1
	
The execution, effectiveness, construction, performance, amendment and termination of this Agreement and the resolution of disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the PRC.

 

	
 
	
6.2
	
In the event of any dispute (the “Dispute”) with respect to the construction and performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall first resolve the Dispute through friendly negotiations.  In the event the Parties fail to reach an agreement on the dispute within 30 days after either Party’s written request to the other Party for resolution of the Dispute through negotiations, either Party may submit the relevant Dispute to Beijing International Arbitration Center for arbitration, in accordance with its arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Beijing, and the arbitration award shall be final and binding to all Parties. 

 

	
 
	
6.3
	
Upon the occurrence of any disputes arising from the construction and performance of this Agreement or during the pending arbitration of any dispute, except for the matters under dispute, the Parties shall continue to exercise their respective rights under this Agreement and perform their respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

7.Breach of Agreement and Indemnification

 

	
 
	
7.1
	
The Parties agree that any breach of the provisions hereunder by either Party shall be deemed to be a breach of the Master Service Agreement and shall be liable for breach of the Master Service Agreement.

 

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8.Force Majeure

 

	
 
	
8.1
	
In the case of any force majeure events (“Force Majeure”) such as earthquake, typhoon, flood, fire, epidemic, war, strikes or any other events that cannot be predicted and are unpreventable and unavoidable by the affected Party, which directly causes the failure of either Party to perform or completely perform this Agreement, then the Party affected by such Force Majeure shall not take any responsibility for such failure, however it shall give the other Party written notices without any delay, and shall provide details of such event within fifteen days after sending out such notice, explaining the reasons for such failure of, partial or delay of performance.

 

	
 
	
8.2
	
If such Party claiming Force Majeure fails to notify the other Party and furnish it with proof pursuant to the above provision, such Party shall not be excused from the non-performance of its obligations hereunder. The Party so affected by the event of Force Majeure shall use reasonable efforts to minimize the consequences of such Force Majeure and to promptly resume performance hereunder whenever the causes of such excuse are cured. Should the Party so affected by the event of Force Majeure fail to resume performance hereunder when the causes of such excuse are cured, such Party shall be liable to the other Party.

 

	
 
	
8.3
	
In the event of Force Majeure, the Parties shall immediately consult with each other to find an equitable solution and shall use all reasonable efforts to reduce the consequences of such Force Majeure.

 

9.Notices

 

	
 
	
9.1
	
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be delivered personally or sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, by a commercial courier service or by facsimile transmission to the address of such Party set forth below. A confirmation copy of each notice shall also be sent by email.    The dates on which notices shall be deemed to have been effectively given shall be determined as follows:

 

	
 
	
9.1.1
	
Notices given by personal delivery, by courier service or by registered mail, postage prepaid, shall be deemed effectively given on the date of receipt or refusal at the address specified for notices.

 

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9.2
	
For the purpose of notices, the addresses of the Parties are as follows:

 

	
 
	
Party A:
	
Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd.

	
 
	
Address:
	
Unit 02, (14)1702, Floor 17, No. 27 Dongsanhuan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

	
 
	
Attn:
	
Andy Ma

	
 
	
Email:
	
[                 ]

 

and 

 

	
 
	
Address:
	
5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

	
 
	
Email:
	
[               ]

	
 
	
Attention:
	
M&A Department

 

with a Copy to: 

 

	
 
	
Address:
	
5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

	
 
	
Email:
	
[               ]

	
 
	
Attention:
	
Legal Management Department – Investment and M&A

 

	
 
	
Party B:
	
Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

 

	
 
	
Address:
	
5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

	
 
	
Email:
	
[                  ]

	
 
	
Attention:
	
M&A Department

 

with a Copy to: 

 

	
 
	
Address:
	
5th Floor, Gate C7, South District, National Convention Center, No. 7, Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

	
 
	
Email:
	
[                  ]

	
 
	
Attention:
	
Legal Management Department – Investment and M&A

 

 

	
 
	
9.3
	
Any Party may at any time change its address for notices by delivering notice to the other Party in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

10.Assignment

 

Neither Party shall assign its rights and obligations hereunder to third parties unless with the prior written consent of the other Party.

 

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11.Severability

 

In the event that one or several of the provisions of this Agreement are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any aspect in accordance with any laws or regulations, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected or compromised in any aspect. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions with effective provisions that accomplish to the greatest extent permitted by law and the intentions of the Parties, and the economic effect of such effective provisions shall be as close as possible to the economic effect of those invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions.

 

12.Amendments and Supplements

 

Any amendments and supplements to this Agreement shall be in writing.  The amendment agreements and supplementary agreements that have been signed by the Parties and relate to this Agreement shall be an integral part of this Agreement and shall have the same legal validity as this Agreement.

 

13.Successors

 

This Agreement shall be legally binding and effective on Party A and/or Party B’s successor or permitted assignee. 

 

14.Conflict of Articles

 

For the avoidance of doubt, in case of any conflict between this Agreement and the Master Service Agreement, the Master Service Agreement shall prevail.

 

15.Language and Counterparts

 

This Agreement is written in Chinese in two copies, one for each Party. 

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their authorized representatives to execute this Business Cooperation Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

 

	
Party A: 
	
Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd. 

/s/ Seal of Beijing Huateng Xiangfeng Technology Co., Ltd.

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused their authorized representatives to execute this Business Cooperation Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

 

	
Party B: 
	
Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 

/s/ Seal of Shengxiang Hudong Music (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

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