TENCENT(HK:00700) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-05-29 04:20Core Insights - Tencent has been exploring the protection of minors in the digital environment for seven years, focusing on creating a healthy growth environment for children amidst the digital wave [1][3] Group 1: Technological Initiatives - Tencent established a comprehensive protection system in 2017, addressing the challenges posed by children's ability to bypass security measures [4] - The company plans to enhance its anti-addiction measures in the summer of 2024 by adding three layers of protection, including AI recognition of device usage habits and dual payment confirmation mechanisms [4] - Tencent's system processes millions of verification requests daily, reflecting its ongoing battle against black market activities [4] Group 2: Family Collaboration - The complexity of family dynamics poses significant challenges to anti-addiction efforts, as many families use games as rewards or coping mechanisms [5] - Tencent has developed a "tool + service" support system, including a "parenting toolkit" to help manage children's gaming activities [5] - The company aims to help families establish digital interaction rules rather than merely controlling children's gaming habits [6] Group 3: Empowerment and Growth - Tencent launched the "Smart Body Double Hundred" initiative in 2021, creating "future classrooms" and "future sports fields" for children in urban and rural areas [6] - By the end of 2024, the initiative will have established 103 future classrooms and sports fields, engaging 8.37 million students and teachers in technology and sports activities [6] - The recent "Touch Dream Plan" connects over 60 games with public welfare projects, allowing players to support youth initiatives easily [6] Group 4: Ongoing Evolution - Tencent emphasizes the need for continuous evolution in the protection of minors, balancing technological advancements with humanistic care and corporate responsibility [7]