On August 14, China Telecom issued its mid-year performance report for 2025, bringing the tally of semi-annual reports released by the three leading telecom operators for the year to three. During the reporting period, these major operators witnessed steady growth in their core businesses, alongside the rapid emergence of strategic emerging sectors. Notably, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key development focus. Looking ahead, the three major operators intend to bolster their investments in AI and other strategic emerging industries.