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Core Viewpoint - Tencent's strong financial performance in the first half of the year reflects its significant investment in AI technology, which is expected to drive long-term growth despite short-term sacrifices [5][12]. Financial Performance - Tencent's total revenue for the first half reached 364.53 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14% [5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 103.45 billion yuan, up 16% year-on-year [5]. - In Q2, revenue was 184.5 billion yuan, growing 15% year-on-year, with operating profit at 69.25 billion yuan, an 18% increase [5][6]. Business Segments - The three core business segments showed robust growth in Q2: - Value-added services revenue was 91.4 billion yuan, up 16% [7]. - Marketing services revenue reached 35.8 billion yuan, a 20% increase, marking a historical high [7]. - Financial technology and enterprise services revenue was 55.5 billion yuan, growing 10% [7]. Investment in AI - Tencent invested 20.25 billion yuan in AI research and development in Q2, a 17% increase [8]. - Capital expenditure surged 119% to 19.11 billion yuan, indicating a commitment to long-term growth through AI [8]. User Engagement and AI Integration - Tencent's AI product matrix has deeply penetrated user experiences, with WeChat's monthly active accounts reaching 1.411 billion, a 3% year-on-year increase [8]. - AI applications in gaming have significantly boosted revenue, with total game income in Q2 at 59.2 billion yuan, a 22% increase [9]. Global Strategy and Ecosystem Expansion - Tencent's global strategy leverages its WeChat ecosystem, with 92 countries utilizing WeChat mini-programs [10]. - The payment network has expanded, with 2.6 million merchants in Malaysia using DuitNow QR codes [10]. - Tencent Cloud services have over 10,000 overseas clients, enhancing digital capabilities for international companies [10]. Future Growth Potential - The advertising business has room for growth, driven by improvements in click-through rates, traffic growth, and ad loading rates [12]. - The gaming sector, particularly shooting games, is identified as a key growth area, with significant interest from new-generation players [12]. - AI and ecosystem collaboration will remain central to Tencent's strategy, with ongoing investments expected to yield benefits [12].