Exclusive-China’s DeepSeek taps CITIC Securities for domestic IPO, sources say

China's DeepSeek has tapped CITIC Securities to manage its domestic IPO, according to reports from Reuters. The artificial intelligence firm is preparing for a public listing within China, utilizing the expertise of CITIC Securities to navigate the process. This strategic move marks a significant step for DeepSeek as it seeks to expand its financial resources and market presence through a domestic initial public offering, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter.