Hygon Information Technology, a major Chinese chip developer, has integrated DeepSeek's V3 and R1 models with its Deep-learning Computing Unit (DCU). The more affordable and safer AI models will push the development and popularity of AI in China, according to Hygon. On the two trading days, STAR-listed Hygon Information surged 9.38 percent.

From Tencent to Baidu, major firms slash costs and streamline access as they integrate DeepSeek into cloud platforms and AI services.

DeepSeek has given China's artificial intelligence (AI) push a shot in the arm, as the country's chip developers and cloud service providers rush to support the start-up's increasingly popular models.