Tencent shares jump 6.6% on WeChat AI chatbot integration

Tencent Holdings experienced a 6.6% increase in its shares in Hong Kong on Feb. 17.

This surge comes as the company announced plans to integrate DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning chatbot into its WeChat messaging platform.

The integration aligns Tencent with the growing use of DeepSeek’s AI software by various service providers and government entities across China.

This development follows a successful year for Tencent, highlighted by new game releases and a 67% rise in its stock value over the past year.

Recent Tencent developments

Timeline
17-Feb-2025 🤖 Tencent’s Weixin app launches DeepSeek search testing Weixin tests DeepSeek AI for better search. Collaboration with external AI boosts competition.
13-Feb-2025 ⚖️ Tencent wins in US copyright infringement Tencent wins $85M copyright case against Unblock Tech Accused Unblock of importing 1,500 shows illegally
02-Feb-2025 🌐 Tencent-backed lender enters Hong Kong Web3 industry WeBank launches Web3 subsidiary in Hong Kong. Aims for regulator-friendly infrastructure in the city.
09-Jan-2025 📈 Tencent buys back $193m in shares after US blacklist Tencent buys back 3.93M shares for HK$1.5B Stock drop follows US military designation allegations
08-Jan-2025 📉 Tencent, SenseTime, CATL dispute US military designation DoD adds Tencent, CATL to military companies list Tencent shares drop 7.3% after the announcement

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