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Tencent jumps as its Weixin app launches beta testing with Deepseek

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Posted on February 17, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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Tencent Weixin app beta testing announcement boosting stock prices - Global Banking & Finance Review — This image depicts Tencent's Weixin app logo alongside stock market graphics, illustrating the recent surge in Tencent's shares following the beta launch with Deepseek, highlighting AI integration in finance.

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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of Tencent were set to open up 6.6% on Monday after the company said its Weixin messaging app has launched beta testing with Deepseek as firms race to link up with China's

Tencent's Weixin App Launches Beta Testing with Deepseek

Tencent shares were set to open at HK$506, their highest since July 2021. The blue chip Hang Seng Index gains 0.6% and Hang Seng Tech Index rises 1.3%

(Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Key Takeaways

Tencent shares rise 6.6% due to Weixin app's beta testing.
Weixin partners with Deepseek, an AI start-up.
Tencent shares reach highest point since July 2021.
Hang Seng Index gains 0.6%, Tech Index up 1.3%.
Reflects growing interest in AI collaborations in China.

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What is the main topic?

The article discusses Tencent's Weixin app launching beta testing with Deepseek, impacting its stock price.

Why did Tencent shares rise?

Tencent shares rose due to the Weixin app's beta testing with Deepseek, indicating positive market reception.

What indices were affected?

The Hang Seng Index gained 0.6% and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.3%.

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