Tencent Cloud ended the free public beta for its Hy3 preview and DeepSeek-V4-Pro AI models on May 27, 2026. The company transitioned these models to a commercial, usage-based pricing structure based on token consumption. This move signals a strategic shift toward generating scalable revenue from enterprise AI applications.
Tencent also announced that its self-developed Canghai V2 video codec chip has entered mass production. A full rollout of the hardware is planned for the second half of 2026.
Additionally, the company is pivoting its strategy for the 500 million users on the WeChat Mini Games platform. Tencent will now prioritize user engagement and monetization through in-app purchases over further user growth.