ZTE and Tencent have partnered to launch the WorkBuddy AI Cloud PC, a device that integrates Tencent's Hunyuan large model. The announcement came on June 3, 2025, targeting students, professionals, and small teams as a next-generation productivity tool.
AI cloud PC targets idle devices
The WorkBuddy AI Cloud PC is a cloud terminal that leverages AI capabilities for enhanced workflow. ZTE, a leader in China's cloud terminal market, has sold over 2 million cloud terminals in 2025 and led the market for two consecutive years.
ZTE VP Hua Xinhai noted that 67.5% of Chinese households own a PC, but 20% of those devices are idle for long periods. The WorkBuddy aims to address this by offering an AI-powered solution that makes computing more accessible and efficient.
Cloud-based design reduces hardware needs
The device integrates ZTE's hardware with Tencent's Hunyuan large model to support AI-driven tasks like document processing, data analysis, and collaboration. It is designed as a cloud-based PC, meaning the heavy lifting happens on remote servers, reducing the need for powerful local hardware.
Pricing and availability details have not been disclosed. The product is initially aimed at the Chinese market, with no word on global release.
This partnership builds on ZTE's existing cloud terminal business, which has seen strong adoption in China. The WorkBuddy AI Cloud PC represents a push into AI-integrated productivity devices, competing with similar offerings from other vendors.
The WorkBuddy AI Cloud PC is a confirmed product from ZTE and Tencent, with a focus on AI-powered productivity. No further specs or release dates have been announced beyond the partnership news.
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