Tencent earnings surge on AI boost, Q2 revenue up 15% as gaming sales jump 35% amid global competition

Tencent's Q2 revenue surged 15% year-on-year, exceeding expectations, driven by AI integration across its gaming portfolio and WeChat. Domestic game sales increased by 17%, while international gaming revenue soared by 35%. The company's strategic investment in AI, including its Yuanbao chatbot, contributed significantly to this growth, marking its third consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue increase.