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Tencent is betting on a shift to so-called agentic AI that could reshape the leadership of the world’s biggest Internet arena. 

Tencent unveils AI model in high-stakes test for OpenAI hire

The Hy3 represents a big advance in areas from complex reasoning to coding

DeepSeek is seeking to raise funding at a valuation of more than US$20 billion, after its initial discussions with prospective investors generated immense interest.

Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over US$20 billion valuation: The Information

AI fundraising highlights the intense capital needed to build and run top-tier models

The big share gains have defied losses in titans, including Alibaba Group Holding, which have sprawling businesses exposed to the broader economy.

AI’s token economy revolution creates new China tech winners

The market remains hypercompetitive with new players all the time, and the deeper-pocketed, larger firms are not sitting still

Tencent said it plans to at least double spending on artificial intelligence to more than US$5.2 billion in 2026.

China’s worst tech earnings in three years signal tough comeback

CHINESE technology companies reported their weakest quarterly profit growth in three years, leaving more doubt for investors looking for a recovery in sector stocks.

The integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent, has gained traction in recent weeks.

Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battle

The software, called ClawBot, will appear as a contact within China’s most popular app

Tencent posted revenue of 194.4 billion yuan (S$36 billion) for the three months to Dec 31.

Tencent’s quarterly revenue rises 13% on gaming, AI demand

The firm pledges higher AI investment in 2026 after chip curbs hit capex plans

Tencent is well-positioned to build agentic AI because of its unparalleled access to troves of user data and sprawling WeChat ecosystem.

Tencent seizes momentum in China agentic AI race against Alibaba

Investors are beginning to place bets on the outcome of that race

Tencent already holds a minority nonvoting stake in Paramount.

Tencent is said to be back on Paramount-Warner Bros deal with fresh funding

Chinese ownership of US assets has been a cause for concern in Washington, resulting in a deal for social media site TikTok’s US operation this year

Shenzhen-based Tencent has invested in a range of gaming studios, including League of Legends developer Riot Games and the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dark Souls, as well as Vantage Studios.

Tencent said to be in talks for stake in ‘Block Blast!’ gaming studio

[SHENZHEN] Tencent Holdings is in talks to acquire a small stake in Hungry Studio, a gaming developer behind popular title Block Blast!, according to people familiar with the situation.