Shares of Chinese companies linked to DeepSeek surged on the first post-holiday trading day
Feb 05, 2025 - markets.businessinsider.com
After the Chinese New Year holidays, China's AI tech stocks, particularly those linked to the open-source chatbot DeepSeek, surged significantly. DeepSeek's rise is seen as a challenge to Western AI dominance, boosting confidence in the Chinese tech sector. DeepSeek's Chinese partners, such as Merit Interact, Philisense Tech, and TRS Info Tech, saw their stocks increase by 20%. The STAR 50 Index and CSI Robot Index also experienced gains, reflecting optimism in China's tech industry. This shift highlights the potential for China's tech sector to compete with Western firms, as noted by Dilin Wu from Pepperstone.
Despite the positive performance of AI tech stocks, broader Chinese markets faced declines due to US-China trade tensions and USPS halting package acceptance from China and Hong Kong. Major indices like the CSI 300, Shanghai Composite, and Hang Seng Index closed lower. E-commerce giant JD.com also saw a decrease in its stock value. Market strategist Yeap Jun Rong compared the current market volatility to the headlines-driven environment of 2016, suggesting ongoing uncertainty in the broader market.
Key takeaways:
China's AI tech stocks surged after the Chinese New Year holidays, driven by DeepSeek's rise.
DeepSeek's emergence challenges Western AI dominance and boosts confidence in China's tech sector.
Despite the surge in AI stocks, broader Chinese markets fell due to US-China trade war concerns.
USPS's halt on accepting packages from China and Hong Kong negatively impacted broader markets.
