Tencent Launches Its Enterprise AI Suite for the World

What sets WorkBuddy apart is its open, multi-model architecture:

• Skill Packages and MCP Support: It ships with over 20 built-in skill packs and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing it to integrate with external tools and automate complex tasks .
• OpenClaw Compatibility: The product is fully compatible with the OpenClaw skill ecosystem, meaning users can import skill packages from the broader open-source community .
• Multi-Model Switching: WorkBuddy is not locked to a single AI model. It defaults to a lineup of leading Chinese models—Kimi-2.5, Minimax-M2.5, GLM-5, and DeepSeek-V3.2—and also lets users bring their own third-party models via API key .
• Broad Integration: It connects with major enterprise communication platforms including WeCom, DingTalk, Feishu, and QQ, making it a natural fit for companies already embedded in the Tencent and wider Chinese tech ecosystem .
• Cross-Platform Support: The software runs on Windows 10+ and macOS 11+, covering the vast majority of enterprise desktops .

Design Miora: A Creative AI with a Memory

Design Miora is an AI-native creative studio for enterprise design teams. Its standout feature is persistent memory, which maintains visual consistency across brands and campaigns over time . From a single natural-language brief, it can orchestrate multiple skills to generate graphics, video, 3D elements, and UI assets. Tencent claims this compresses traditional multi-week production cycles down to hours .

TokenHub: Your Single Gateway to Multiple AI Models

TokenHub rounds out the launch as a Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform. It provides a single API gateway for enterprises to access Tencent's own Hunyuan models alongside leading third-party models . The platform is built to help businesses aggregate, manage, and optimize their use of multiple models, balancing performance and cost through centrally managed access and flexible token allocation .

The Strategy Beneath the Surface: Chips and Data Centers

CEO Dowson Tong used the Hong Kong stage to address two critical pieces of infrastructure that will determine Tencent Cloud's global trajectory.

A Dual-Path Chip Strategy

Facing a complex semiconductor landscape marked by U.S. export restrictions and China's push for self-sufficiency, Tencent is walking a careful line. Tong confirmed the company maintains long-term partnerships with international vendors including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel .

At the same time, Tencent will strengthen its cooperation with domestic (Chinese mainland) chip manufacturers . Tong stated his official support for procuring both overseas and domestic chips, a pragmatic approach to a supply chain that could be disrupted at any moment by geopolitical decisions. When asked about specific chips, however, he declined to comment on whether Tencent has been approved to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips .

This dual-sourcing strategy aligns with Tencent's earlier declaration in 2025 that it had "fully adapted to mainstream domestic chips" as part of a long-term focus on software-hardware synergy .

The Global Infrastructure Push

Tencent Cloud's physical footprint is expanding aggressively. In the first half of 2026 alone, it launched new availability zones in Frankfurt, Germany, and Osaka, Japan, bringing its global network to 66 availability zones across 23 regions .

The expansion is far from over. Tong announced plans to expand Tencent's data center network into the Middle East, though he did not provide a specific timeline or country . His team also confirmed that expansion of overseas availability zones would continue through the second half of 2026 . According to Tencent Cloud Vice President Yang Baoshu, the company intended to open three new availability zones in Malaysia between July and September, with further plans targeting South Korea, Thailand, and potentially Indonesia .

Where This Fits in the AI Arms Race

Tencent's Hong Kong launch is a shot across the bow of multiple competitors.

Against Microsoft Copilot, WorkBuddy's value proposition is clear: a locally installed, cloud-free desktop agent with open model choice—including Chinese models crucial for domestic compliance—and compatibility with the OpenClaw skill ecosystem. The ability to control WorkBuddy from Discord or Slack also extends its reach into the informal, chat-based workflows that Copilot does not natively serve. It is a product born from the intersection of China's self-sufficiency drive and the global shift toward agentic AI interfaces.

Within China's tech landscape, Tencent's move follows similar AI agent pushes by Alibaba and ByteDance, accelerating the race to commercialize agent technology . Tencent is betting on a combination of OpenClaw compatibility, multi-model flexibility, and local desktop deployment to differentiate itself. At the summit, Tong revealed a tangible business reason for this urgency: AI already contributes over 20% of Tencent's revenue growth in gaming and advertising .