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Core Insights - Tencent reported a robust growth in both revenue and profit for Q3 2025, driven by AI advancements across its gaming, advertising, and enterprise services sectors [2][4] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 reached RMB 192.87 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year increase [2] - Non-IFRS net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 70.6 billion, up 18% year-on-year, outpacing revenue growth [2] - Gross profit increased by 22% to RMB 108.8 billion, with an overall gross margin rising from 53% to 56% compared to the same period last year [2] AI Development - AI was a central topic during the analyst call, with Tencent emphasizing its positive impact on performance [2] - Tencent's President, Liu Chiping, noted that there is no dominant AI model in the Chinese market, with various models excelling in different applications [2] - The company is actively upgrading its AI models and expanding its top-tier R&D talent, with R&D expenses increasing by 28% year-on-year [2][5] Cloud Business Challenges - Liu acknowledged that the supply of AI chips is a constraint on cloud business growth, prioritizing internal AI model training and advertising over external computing power leasing [3] Advertising and Gaming Growth - Advertising revenue grew by 21% year-on-year to RMB 36.2 billion, maintaining double-digit growth for twelve consecutive quarters [4] - Approximately half of the advertising revenue growth was attributed to AI-driven upgrades in advertising systems and increased ad exposure from platforms like WeChat and video accounts [4] - International gaming revenue surpassed RMB 20 billion for the first time, accounting for 32% of total gaming revenue, driven by growth from Supercell's games and recent acquisitions [4] Capital Expenditure Adjustments - Tencent confirmed that its capital expenditure for 2025 will be lower than previously guided, but this does not indicate a slowdown in AI investment, which is influenced by AI chip supply issues [5] Product Positioning Strategy - Liu clarified the differences between WeChat, QQ, and platforms like Facebook and Instagram, emphasizing that WeChat serves a broader audience while QQ targets younger users [5] AI Integration in WeChat - Tencent is developing AI capabilities within WeChat, leveraging its extensive user data and ecosystem to create intelligent agents [6] - The development of WeChat's AI capabilities is still in early stages, with ongoing efforts to enhance search and develop vertical-specific intelligent agents [6]