SenseTime Group (00020.HK) saw its stock surge 5.44% to HK$2.52 in intraday trading on Wednesday, marking its most significant single-day percentage gain since September 30. The artificial intelligence company's shares rallied following the announcement of a strategic cooperation agreement with Cambricon Technologies (688256.SS), aimed at bolstering China's AI infrastructure.

The partnership between SenseTime and Cambricon will focus on promoting the integration of software and hardware in the AI sector. The two companies have committed to a long-term collaboration to build domestic AI infrastructure, expand vertical business applications, and advance technology globalization. This move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen China's position in the global AI race.

Today's upward movement puts SenseTime on track to break a five-session losing streak, positioning it as the top percentage gainer on the Hang Seng Tech Index, which itself is up 2.5%. The surge in SenseTime's stock price adds to its impressive year-to-date performance, with shares up 69.1% since the beginning of the year. This latest development underscores the growing investor confidence in SenseTime's strategic initiatives and its potential in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.