Core Viewpoint - China Unicom is focusing on advancing its "three new" strategies to enhance technology services for enterprises, aiming to create new value for the company [1] Capital Expenditure Trends - China Unicom's capital expenditure has been declining, with a 17% year-on-year decrease to 61.37 billion yuan in 2024, and further projected to drop to around 55 billion yuan in 2025 [3] - In the first half of this year, capital expenditure decreased by 15% to 20.22 billion yuan, attributed to effective network construction and management, resulting in an annual OPEX savings of nearly 1 billion yuan [3] - The company emphasizes a "steady, precise, and moderate" investment approach, optimizing investment structure and enhancing efficiency [4] Investment Focus Shift - Following the issuance of 5G licenses in May 2019, China Unicom has shifted its investment focus from traditional connectivity to IDC and cloud computing sectors, with a significant decline in investment in mobile and broadband [4] - The overall investment peaked in 2022 and has been decreasing since, with expected declines of over 10% in both 2024 and 2025 [4] User Growth and Service Enhancement - In the first half of the year, China Unicom's connected user base surpassed 1.2 billion, with net additions of over 11 million mobile and broadband users, marking a record high for the same period [5] - The company reported that 50% of its users opted for "dual-gigabit" services, with an average customer price exceeding 100 yuan [6] - The penetration rate of integrated services reached over 77%, with 270 million users utilizing these services [6] Future Strategies - China Unicom plans to continue enhancing user experience through AI-enabled network operations and aims to maintain stable investment levels while adapting to market changes and technological advancements [5][4] - The company is committed to deepening its understanding of customer needs and innovating products to support differentiated growth, thereby improving user value and ARPU [6]

Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the first half of the year reached RMB 200.2 billion, showing a steady increase compared to RMB 197.3 billion in the same period last year [1] - Total profit amounted to RMB 17.7 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.2% [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 6.35 billion, up from RMB 6.04 billion year-on-year [1] - The net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 29.3 billion, slightly down from RMB 30.1 billion in the previous year [1] User and Service Growth - The company surpassed 1.2 billion connected users, with net additions of over 11 million mobile and broadband users, reaching a total of 480 million [2] - The number of IoT connections increased by over 60 million, totaling 690 million, with 86 million in the automotive sector [2] - 50% of users opted for "dual-gigabit" services, and the penetration rate of integrated services exceeded 77% [2] Business Segments and Innovations - The smart network business achieved significant growth, with cloud revenue reaching RMB 376 billion [2] - The data center revenue was RMB 144 billion, marking a 9.4% increase year-on-year, with a 60% growth in AIDC contract value [2] - The company has established over 30 trusted data spaces and developed more than 100 AI intelligent agents [2] International Expansion - The company rebranded its international operations as UniCom, collaborating with over 600 global operators and 1,000 industry partners [3] - New international smart computing centers were established, enhancing the global innovation network [3] - The company is involved in several benchmark projects across ASEAN, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe [3] Network Investment and Infrastructure - Capital expenditure was RMB 20.2 billion, a 15% decrease year-on-year, with significant savings in operational expenses [3] - The company upgraded its mobile and broadband networks, achieving a data center capacity of 2,650 MW and a total computing power of 30 EFLOPS [3] - The backbone optical cable network expanded to 200,000 kilometers, with a 23% increase in international submarine cable capacity [3]

中国联合网络通信股份有限公司 2025年半年度报告 公司代码：600050 公司简称：中国联通 中国联合网络通信股份有限公司 第1/153页 中国联合网络通信股份有限公司 2025年半年度报告 重要提示 一、 本公司董事会、监事会及董事、监事、高级管理人员保证半年度报告内容的真实性、准确性、 完整性，不存在虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏，并承担个别和连带的法律责任。 二、 公司全体董事出席董事会会议。 三、 本半年度报告未经审计。 四、 公司负责人陈忠岳、主管会计工作负责人李玉焯及会计机构负责人（会计主管人员）赵兴富 声明：保证半年度报告中财务报告的真实、准确、完整。 五、 董事会决议通过的本报告期利润分配预案或公积金转增股本预案 公司董事会审议的报告期利润分配预案如下：本公司通过中国联通（BVI）有限公司持有中国 联合网络通信（香港）股份有限公司 （以下简称"联通红筹公司"） 的股权，按本公司章程规 定，应将自联通红筹公司分红所得现金在扣除公司日常现金开支、税费及法律法规规定应当提取 的各项公积金后，以现金方式全额分配给股东。 联通红筹公司董事会于2025年8月12日提议派发2025年半年度股利，每股派发股 ...

Group 1 - Manus co-founder Ji Yichao discussed the reasons for the company's decision to "shell" rather than develop a large model, citing painful lessons from previous entrepreneurial experiences, and noted that the future of AI agents lies in context design rather than merely competing on model capabilities [1] - Kimi K2, a Chinese open-source model, has topped the global open-source model rankings, outperforming competitors like Google's Gemma3 and Meta's Llama4, indicating a significant advancement in China's AI model development [1] - China Unicom is exploring the establishment of a 100,000 card computing cluster, with an expected computing scale of 45 EFLOPS by the end of the year, highlighting the company's commitment to expanding its intelligent computing capabilities [2] Group 2 - Netflix has begun using generative AI for visual effects in its TV productions, aiming to reduce production costs and enhance content quality, with the Argentine sci-fi series "The Eternaut" being the first project to utilize this technology [2] - Delta Airlines is implementing an AI-driven dynamic pricing strategy to customize ticket prices for each passenger based on their willingness to pay, moving away from traditional fixed pricing models [2] - Elon Musk announced the development of a child-friendly AI application called "Baby Grok," although specific functionalities have not been disclosed, indicating a focus on creating friendly content for children [3] Group 3 - The Trump administration has initiated a review of Elon Musk's SpaceX contracts with various federal agencies following a reported fallout between Trump and Musk, which may impact SpaceX's operations and future contracts [4][5] - The third Chain Expo concluded with over 6,000 cooperation intentions signed, reflecting a growing interest in blockchain technology and partnerships within the industry [5] - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang praised China's supply chain as one of the best in the world, highlighting its scale, complexity, and diversity, which positions China as a leader in global supply chain management [6] Group 4 - The pricing of Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is speculated to exceed 15,000 yuan, with material costs estimated at 759 USD, indicating a potential high-end market positioning for this product [6] - Zeekr responded to allegations regarding "0-kilometer used cars," clarifying that the vehicles in question are new products that have not been registered, emphasizing their commitment to industry integrity [6] - Faraday Future's new MPV model FX Super One has been accused of design plagiarism from Great Wall Motors' high-end brand, with the company removing references to "Gaoshan 9" from its website amid the controversy [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating revenue increased to JPY 386.89 billion, a 4.6% growth year-on-year [5] - Profitability reached JPY 20.6 billion, reflecting a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year [5] - Return on equity improved by 5.8% [5] - Total mobile and broadband subscribers reached 470 million, with IoT connections exceeding 620 million [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Uni Unicom cloud revenue grew by 17.1% to JPY 68.6 billion [6] - Data center revenue increased by 7.4% to JPY 25.9 billion [6] - Net contract value of Intelligent Computing business exceeded JPY 1 billion [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International business revenue rose to JPY 500 million, a 15.2% increase year-on-year [21] - Integrated subscribers reached 77%, with an integrated subscriber ARPU exceeding RMB 100 [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Focus on connectivity communications, computing, and digital smart appliances, emphasizing innovation and breakthroughs [4] - Continued investment in R&D with a 9.1% increase, aiming to enhance core capabilities [13] - Plans for 2025 include a CapEx of around JPY 55 billion, with a 28% year-on-year increase in computing power investment [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in enhancing operational efficiency and brand image while creating more value for society and investors [25] - The company aims to deepen energy efficiency and utilize clean energy, contributing to corporate ESG responsibilities [22] Other Important Information - The company was included in the FTSE China A50 index, effective soon [23] - Dividend payout ratio increased by 5 percentage points, with a 20.1% rise in dividend payout [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for future growth? - Management indicated that they anticipate continued growth in both domestic and international markets, with a focus on innovation and efficiency [24] Question: How is the company addressing ESG responsibilities? - The company highlighted its efforts in energy efficiency and clean energy usage, serving over 260,000 villages and 280 million users through digital platforms [22] Question: What are the plans for capital expenditure in 2025? - CapEx is expected to be around JPY 55 billion, with a significant portion allocated to computing power, reflecting a strategic focus on AI and important projects [24]

算力投资预计同比增28%，中国联通全面拥抱人工 智能 此外，公司推出一系列AI新产品新服务。例如，推出5G新通话、智家通通、智慧客服等AI智能体，持 续迭代智家平台，联通云手机、联通云盘、联通看家、联通超清等产品规模发展。云盘用户超过1.8 亿，超清用户超过5000万。坚持业务融合、市场融通，结构持续优化，融合用户占比超过77%，融合套 餐客单价月均超百元。 公司高度重视股东回报，中国联通董事会建议派发每股末期股息0.0621元（含税），连同已派发的中期 股息每股0.0959元（含税），全年股息合计每股0.1580元（含税），同比增长19.7%。 3月18日晚，中国联通披露的2024年年报显示，2024年，公司实现营业收入3895.89亿元，同比增长 4.6%；归属于上市公司股东的净利润为90.29亿元，同比增长10.5%。公司预计，2025年营收、利润及净 资产收益率将实现有力增长。 2025年，中国联通将进一步下调资本开支规模，不过算力投资规模将持续提升，预计将增长28%。中国 联通董事长陈忠岳表示，面对人工智能的划时代变革，中国联通必须勇立潮头、拥抱智能，向新而行。 净利润同比增长10.5% 年报显示， ...