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On August 16th, Tencent released its financial report for the second quarter of 2023. The report highlights significant progress, particularly within its gaming business segment.
Gaming Business Growth
For Q2 2023, Tencent's gaming revenue reached 44.5 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year increase of 5%. A significant part of this growth came from international gaming revenue, which soared to 12.7 billion CNY, marking a year-on-year growth of 19% and achieving double-digit growth for two consecutive quarters.
Tencent’s games have shown synchronized growth across both domestic and international markets in the first half of the year, driving a year-on-year revenue increase of approximately 8% to 92.8 billion CNY. Several mature products and new games hit record highs in terms of active user numbers and revenue. In the first half of the year, international market revenue accounted for 40% of Tencent's domestic market revenue, reflecting the company's successful strategy of "domestic + international" dual-wheel drive development.
Chinese Gaming Industry Trends
According to Gamma Data's "2023 January-June Gaming Industry Report," China's domestic gaming market's actual sales revenue dropped by 2.39% year-on-year in the first half of this year. However, there was a significant sequential increase of 22.2%, signaling a noticeable warming trend in the market. Tencent noted in its quarterly report that both mobile and PC gaming's monthly and daily active user numbers achieved year-on-year growth in the second quarter.
The report also pointed out that the scale of Chinese game users grew by 0.35% year-on-year to 668 million people, reaching a historical peak. There was a significant increase in user consumption willingness and ability after May, and based on this trend, the second half of the year is expected to experience a robust rebound.
Conclusion
Tencent's Q2 report showcases the strength and resilience of its gaming segment, reflecting its innovative strategy and market responsiveness. The positive trend in domestic and international markets is a promising sign for the company and provides valuable insights into China's rapidly evolving gaming industry. It is clear that Tencent's commitment to synchronized growth across multiple markets continues to bear fruit, positioning the company for continued success in the second half of the year.
Source: China Economy