China’s Tencent pledges new wave of AI investment to build on 2025 profit jump

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iris DengMarch 18, 2026 at 09:52 AM

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Tencent Holdings, based in Shenzhen, China, plans to double its investment in artificial intelligence in 2026, building on a strong profit performance in 2025. The company dedicated 18 billion yuan to AI development in 2025 and sees the technology as a key driver for future growth across its businesses. This announcement followed Tencent's report of a 17% jump in net income to 64.7 billion yuan in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total sales reaching 194.4 billion yuan. The company's overall profit for 2025 was 259.6 billion yuan, a 17% increase year-over-year, while annual sales grew 14% to 751.8 billion yuan. Tencent's increased AI investment aims to unlock new opportunities within its existing core businesses.

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