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Core Viewpoint - Tencent has entered a new expansion phase, showcasing strong financial performance with significant growth in revenue, profit, and operational efficiency, driven largely by its WeChat ecosystem and strategic adjustments in its business structure [1][3][5]. Financial Performance - Tencent's Q1 2025 revenue reached 1800.2 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 13%, while net profit (Non-IFRS) grew by 22% to 613.29 billion CNY [3]. - Operating profit (Non-IFRS) increased by 18% to 693.2 billion CNY, and gross profit rose by 20% to 1004.9 billion CNY, resulting in a gross margin of 55.8% [3][6]. - The company has achieved its fastest revenue growth in nearly three years, with gross profit exceeding revenue growth for ten consecutive quarters [5][6]. Business Segments - The advertising segment saw a 20% year-on-year revenue increase to 318.5 billion CNY, benefiting from AI enhancements in ad performance [7]. - WeChat's monthly active users surpassed 1.4 billion, highlighting its critical role in Tencent's revenue generation [7][10]. - The ToB (business-to-business) segment reported a 5% revenue increase to 549.1 billion CNY, driven by growth in financial technology and enterprise services [24]. WeChat Developments - Tencent has restructured its WeChat team to enhance its e-commerce capabilities, establishing an independent e-commerce product department [10][11]. - The WeChat mini-programs have seen transaction volumes exceed 3 trillion CNY, indicating strong growth potential in the e-commerce space [12]. - The WeChat ecosystem is evolving to integrate social, content, and payment functionalities, positioning it as a central hub for transactions [20]. AI Initiatives - Tencent is heavily investing in AI, with R&D spending increasing by 21% to 189.1 billion CNY, and capital expenditures rising by 91% to 274.8 billion CNY [24]. - The company aims to leverage AI across its product offerings, enhancing user engagement and operational efficiency [27][28]. Gaming Sector - The gaming segment reported a 17% revenue increase to 921.3 billion CNY, with mobile games like "Honor of Kings" and "Peacekeeper Elite" driving significant revenue [32]. - International gaming revenue grew by 23% to 166 billion CNY, supported by popular titles such as "PUBG MOBILE" [35]. - Tencent's gaming division is expected to maintain a growth rate of 10% in 2025, despite a high base from 2024 [36].