Tencent's Weixin App Begins Beta Testing with Deepseek, Boosting Shares

Tencent's Weixin App Begins Beta Testing with Deepseek, Boosting Shares

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Tencent's Weixin app has started beta testing with Deepseek, leading to a 6.6% rise in Tencent's shares, according to Reuters.

Tencent's Weixin app has launched beta testing with Deepseek, a move that has led to a significant rise in the company's shares. According to Reuters, Tencent's shares were set to open up 6.6% on Monday, reaching HK$506, their highest since July 2021.

This development comes as companies are eager to collaborate with China's emerging AI startups. The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index also saw gains, rising by 0.6% and 1.3%, respectively.

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