China Unicom noted that its net profit for the first half of the year rose 5% year-on-year to CNY14.5 billion
In sum – what to know:
Profit up on cost control – Net income rose 5% to CNY14.5 billion in H1 2025, supported by lower finance expenses and a 15% reduction in capex.
Strong digital and cloud growth – Digital applications revenue jumped 26% to CNY45.4 billion, while cloud sales increased 18.6% to CNY37.6 billion.
5G and IoT expansion – Network subscribers reached 213.5 million, private 5G networks grew 64%, and IoT connections hit 685.1 million, with 5G-Advanced live in more than 330 cities.
China Unicom reported first-half 2025 profit growth, helped by lower finance expenses and reduced capital spending.
In its earnings release , the Chinese carrier noted that its net p