According to the first quarter financial report released by Tencent Holdings, the combined monthly active users of WeChat and WeChat reached 1.359 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3%. This number once again proves the huge influence and huge user base of WeChat and WeChat in the social media industry. At the same time, the number of monthly active users of QQ mobile terminals was 553 million, a year-on-year decrease of 7%, and the number of registered accounts for paid value-added services was 260 million, a year-on-year increase of 12%. The message behind this is that social media is ushering in new opportunities and sparking great curiosity and exploration.
In the era of social media, WeChat and WeChat have become important tools for our work, life and even entertainment with their powerful functions and convenience, and it has never been easier to connect and communicate. The continuous increase in the number of users also indicates the continuation of the popularity and update iteration of social media. WeChat and WeChat have become effective bridges for connecting people and fields, bringing a new experience to communication, sharing and interaction.
First of all, the success of WeChat and WeChat is closely related to its extensive social circle. With more friends and contacts, we can share moments in real time, get all kinds of information, and meet new people who share similar interests. This social experience has virtually promoted the improvement of user usage rate and the quality of monthly active users, and on the basis of the original functions, Tencent Holdings has also continued to innovate and optimize to provide users with a diversified experience.
Secondly, the business potential of WeChat and WeChat should not be underestimated. Behind the 1.359 billion monthly active users, there is a huge market and business opportunities. From mini programs and official accounts to various online product promotions, WeChat and WeChat have become emerging sales channels and promotion platforms for many enterprises. With the popularity of mobile payment and virtual currency, WeChat and WeChat will further promote the growth of online consumption and form a more complete business closed loop.
In addition, WeChat and WeChat also carry indispensable social values and cultural heritage. Through functions such as WeChat Moments, people can share their lives and convey emotions, and all these small or great stories come together to form a social network with text, pictures, and videos as the carrier. This process promotes the connection between people, and at the same time, it also collides with the spark of ideas, and realizes the transmission of culture and wisdom.
WeChat and WeChat's 1.359 billion monthly active users are the epitome of the success of modern social media, and also indicate the continued rapid development of social media in various fields. At the same time, however, we should also pay attention to the issues and challenges involved. For example, personal privacy protection, information security, precision advertising, etc., these problems need to be further explored and solved.
For users, while enjoying the convenience and fun brought by social media, we should also pay attention to self-protection and information literacy. Enterprises and governments should actively guide the healthy development of social media, make reasonable use of modern technology and innovative thinking, and build social media into a good platform for transmitting positive energy and promoting development.
To sum up: WeChat and WeChat, as one of the world's largest social media platforms, are closely connected to their huge user base and spirit of continuous innovation, and we look forward to social media leading us to a better future in the era of gold nuggets.