The Shenzhen-based company, one of the largest listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, said net profit rose 29 percent from a year earlier to 28 billion yuan ($3.95 billion).

"During this difficult period, we seek to provide online services that keep people connected, informed, productive, and entertained," chief executive Ma Huateng said in a statement. "So far, our businesses have proved resilient and cashflow-generative."

Online game revenue grew by 31 percent on year to 37.2 billion yuan, Tencent said.

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