AI application software stocks demonstrated strength during the morning session despite a broader market decline. At the time of writing, MEITU (01357) had risen by 12.29%, trading at HK$5.30. INSPUR DIGI ENT (00596) saw an increase of 10.82%, reaching HK$2.56. Maifushi (02556) advanced 7.44% to HK$42.18. Kingdee International (00268) climbed 5.56% to HK$9.49. Kingsoft (03888) was up 3.76%, trading at HK$25.42.