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China’s Tencent leases 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate AI push

Tencent signs massive deal to lease AI chips from Oracle

By · Published October 1, 2026  11:30 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  11:30 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Tencent signs massive deal to lease AI chips from Oracle
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The agreement is aimed at accelerating Tencent's AI push, according to the Financial Times. This move could significantly boost Oracle's stock, as seen in overnight trading where ORCL jumped over 2.5%.

The deal, reported by the Financial Times and Reuters, is a major coup for Oracle, which will provide the chips to Tencent. The exact terms of the agreement are not specified, but the sheer scale of the deal suggests a significant investment in AI research and development.

Tencent's AI ambitions are well-documented, and this deal is likely to be just the beginning of the company's efforts to stay ahead in the field. The exact impact of this deal on the global AI landscape remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Oracle and Tencent are making a major bet on AI.

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How much did the deal cost?

$7 billion

How many chips were leased?

100,000

Which companies are involved?

Tencent and Oracle

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