Chinese Tech Stocks Soar: A Rally Fueled by AI Innovations

Chinese tech stocks soared, driven by AI breakthroughs from DeepSeek, leading to a renewed interest in Chinese technology. The Hang Seng Tech Index hit a three-year high, marking significant gains with Alibaba partnering with Apple. Global investors are reassessing China’s tech investibility, despite potential trading headwinds.

Chinese technology stocks are experiencing a significant surge, reaching their best winning streak in over two years. This comes as DeepSeek's recent advancements in artificial intelligence have rekindled investor interest in China's tech sector.

The Hang Seng Tech Index recorded a notable increase of 3.1%, reaching a three-year high during the midday break and marking a 4.8% advance for the week. Crucial gains were seen with Alibaba's 2.7% jump following its announcement of a partnership with Apple in AI services for iPhones, and a substantial 16% rise in Alibaba Health.

Investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, are acknowledging a shift in global investor perspectives towards China's tech and AI marketplaces, anticipating a recovery based on detailed company-level analysis. Despite emerging challenges like crowded trades and valuation concerns, analysts point to the tech sector's latent potential, citing insufficient market reflection of China's growing innovation capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)