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.

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.

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