Core Insights - Tencent's video subscription numbers have significantly declined, with a drop of 3 million subscribers year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, totaling 114 million by the end of Q2 2025 [1] - Despite a 15% year-on-year revenue growth to 184.5 billion yuan and a 17% increase in net profit to 55.6 billion yuan, Tencent Video's performance negatively impacted the overall results [1] Group 1: Market Environment - The advertising revenue for Tencent Video is under considerable pressure, similar to competitors like iQIYI, which saw a 10.4% decline in Q1 2024, and Mango TV, which reported a 2.7% drop in advertising revenue [2] - The rise of short video platforms has been a significant factor in diverting traffic and advertising clients away from long video services [3] Group 2: Industry Trends - As of December 2024, the number of short video users in China reached 1.04 billion, with a usage rate of 93.8%, maintaining its position as the leading segment in online audio-visual applications for six consecutive years [3] - Short videos are perceived as more efficient in monetization, with new consumer brands preferring to invest in platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu rather than long video services [3] Group 3: Company Strategy - Tencent Video is adapting to the changing landscape, with plans to launch vertical short dramas starting from the end of 2024, having already released over 20,000 such dramas [4] - The chairman of Tencent Online Video, Sun Zhonghuai, highlighted the need for the long video industry to navigate two major variables: the integration of vertical screen dramas and the impact of AI on content production and consumption [4] - Despite these strategic changes, the decline in Tencent Video's subscriber numbers indicates that these adaptations need to be accelerated [5]

Core Viewpoint - Tencent's video segment is experiencing a significant decline in paid membership, which is impacting the overall performance of the company despite a strong revenue growth in other areas [2][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Tencent reported a revenue increase of 15% year-on-year, reaching 184.5 billion yuan, and a net profit increase of 17% to 55.6 billion yuan [2]. - The decline in Tencent Video's paid membership numbers, which fell by 3 million to 114 million, is a concerning trend for the company [2]. Group 2: Market Environment - The advertising revenue for Tencent Video is under pressure, with competitors like iQIYI and Mango TV also reporting declines in advertising income [2][3]. - iQIYI's advertising revenue dropped by 10.4% year-on-year to 1.33 billion yuan in Q1, while Mango TV's revenue decreased by 2.7% to 3.438 billion yuan in 2024 [2]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The rise of short video platforms is significantly affecting the long video market, with short video users in China reaching 1.04 billion and a usage rate of 93.8% [3]. - Short videos are seen as more efficient in monetization, leading brands to prefer advertising on platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu over long video platforms [3]. Group 4: Strategic Changes - Tencent Video is adapting to the changing landscape by launching over 20,000 vertical short dramas, which have gained significant traction with 3 billion views and 87 trending topics [3]. - Tencent's Vice President highlighted the need for the long video industry to adapt to new formats and the impact of AI on content production and consumption [3].

Group 1: Tencent's Performance - Tencent reported a revenue increase of 15% year-on-year to 184.5 billion yuan for Q2 2025, with a net profit growth of 17% to 55.6 billion yuan [1] - However, Tencent Video's paid membership decreased by 3 million to 114 million, showing a decline both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter [1][5] Group 2: Advertising Market Pressure - The advertising revenue for competitors like iQIYI and Mango TV has also faced declines, with iQIYI's advertising revenue dropping by 10.4% to 1.33 billion yuan in Q1 2025 and Mango TV's down by 2.7% to 3.438 billion yuan in 2024 [2] - The competition from short video platforms is significantly impacting long video services, with short video users in China reaching 1.04 billion and a usage rate of 93.8% as of December 2024 [3] Group 3: Industry Adaptation - Tencent Video is adapting by launching over 20,000 vertical short dramas, which have gained significant traction with 3 billion views and 87 trending topics [4] - The company acknowledges the need for faster adaptation to changes in content consumption driven by AI and the rise of vertical short dramas [4][5]

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