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Tencent raises $5.7b in bonds as AI spending grows

Tencent's capital expenditure more than doubled to 96.3 billion yuan in the first half of 2026.

Tencent raises $5.7b in bonds as AI spending grows

Tencent Holdings is planning to raise up to $4.5 billion through the sale of US dollar and offshore Chinese yuan, or dim sum, bonds. The deal includes 10-year and 20-year US dollar notes, as well as 10-year and 30-year offshore yuan notes. The company has set initial yield guidance for the bonds at around 2.90% for the 10-year offshore yuan notes and 3.50% for the 30-year notes.

The bond sale comes as Tencent increases its investment in AI infrastructure and products, with capital expenditure more than doubling in the first half of 2026. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

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