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Alibaba and Tencent Launch Rival AI App Promotions

2/2/2026

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  • Alibaba Group announced a 3 billion yuan campaign for its Qwen app, which will launch on February 6, offering free orders and cash red packets.
  • Tencent Holdings launched a 1 billion yuan promotional campaign for its Yuanbao app, offering cash incentives through digital red packets.
  • Analysts question whether these subsidies will meaningfully affect the crowded AI market.
  • Both campaigns aim to capitalize on the Spring Festival's marketing potential.