Tencent QQ, generally referred to as QQ, is the most popular free instant messaging computer program in China, and the world?s third most popular IM service http://infotech.indiatimes.com/Meet_Chinas_Google_trouncer/articleshow/1568771.cms. The program is maintained by Tencent Holdings Limited (), owned in part by Naspers.http://www.naspers.com/english/inter.asp#qq Since its entrance into Chinese households QQ quickly emerged as a modern cultural phenomenon, now being portrayed in popular culture. Aside from the chat program, QQ has also developed many subfeatures including games, pets, ringtone downloads, etc. Naming The original name of QQ was OICQ (believed to have meant either Open ICQ or Oh, I seek you). However, because of the possible trademark infringement with another popular instant messenger (ICQ), it was changed to QQ. Usage It is estimated that there