TENCENT(HK:00700) 国泰海通证券研究·2026-01-06 14:27Core Viewpoint - Tencent is accelerating its AI application layout and online tool mini-program growth plan, which is expected to benefit domestic computing power [2][3]. Group 1: Tencent's AI Application Growth Plan - Tencent officially launched the AI application and online tool mini-program growth plan on January 5, 2026, allowing developers to use Tencent's flagship models for free during a one-year incentive period [2]. - Developers will receive comprehensive backend support for mini-programs, free AI computing power, and access to a total of 100 million tokens for the latest text generation model and 10,000 credits for the image generation model [2]. - The platform will provide traffic incentives and an ad integration solution that allows for intelligent ad placements without development requirements, which is expected to accelerate the development of AI mini-programs and applications [2]. Group 2: Industry Trends and Competitors - Major internet companies are accelerating their AI layouts and commercial monetization, with ByteDance and Alibaba also launching significant AI projects [3]. - ByteDance plans to release the Doubao phone by December 1, 2025, integrating AI features into the operating system, while Alibaba is launching the Qianwen project to develop an app that competes with ChatGPT [3]. - The growth of AI applications and edge-side AI is anticipated to drive demand for domestic computing power [3]. Group 3: Catalysts for Growth - The introduction of new AI business models and the release of popular AI applications are seen as key catalysts for growth in the sector [4].