TENCENT(HK:00700) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-08-14 07:26Group 1 - Tencent Holdings reported strong revenue and net profit growth in the first half of 2025, exceeding market expectations [1] - Tencent's domestic and international gaming businesses showed impressive performance [1] - Tencent Video maintained its leading position in the domestic long video market with 114 million paid members [1] Group 2 - The paid membership of Tencent Video has remained stable above 110 million for an extended period [1] - By the end of 2023, Tencent Video's paid members reached 117 million, with a projected 113 million by the end of 2024 [1] - The content market is becoming more complex, with the rapid growth of the short drama industry posing challenges to long video platforms [1] Group 3 - Despite the rise of short drama applications, long video platforms like Youku and Bilibili also saw growth in active user numbers, with Youku increasing by 8.7% [2] - Tencent Video and iQIYI have managed to stabilize their active user and paid membership numbers through a "long + short" content strategy [2] - Tencent Video led the industry with 363 million monthly active users, while iQIYI followed closely with 356 million [2] Group 4 - Long video platforms are accelerating their short drama strategies, leveraging their unique strengths for differentiated operations [3] - Tencent Video reported a diverse content ecosystem, showcasing resilience amid industry pressures and competition [3] - Tencent Video highlighted successful series and content types, including popular dramas and animations, while also focusing on short dramas [3]