Tencent Leaps as Weixin App Begins Beta Testing with Deepseek

In Hong Kong on February 17th, Tencent's shares were poised to open 6.6% higher on Monday as the company announced it had initiated beta testing with Deepseek, joining other firms in tapping into China's emerging artificial intelligence sector. Tencent's shares were expected to open at HK$506, marking their highest level since July 2021. The Hang Seng Index for blue-chip stocks increased by 0.6%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 1.3%.