Beijing, Aug 12, 2026 (AFP) - China tech giant Tencent's Q2 profit down as AI push builds

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2026-08-12

Chinese tech firm Tencent posted quarterly net profit Wednesday that was short of expectations, as the gaming and advertising giant looks to monetise its heavy investment in artificial intelligence. Shenzhen-based Tencent is the developer and operator of China's multifunctional app WeChat, and has also emerged in recent years as one of the country's top AI players. WeChat users and company observers are awaiting the potential release of an AI age......

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