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UBS trading heads double down on China amid DeepSeek-driven tech rally

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UBS is looking to grow its presence in Chinese stock trading as the Swiss bank tries to capitalise on a surge in market activity.

“China remains a focal point of growth for UBS, and the market offers significant opportunities at the moment,” said Thomas de Garidel, co-head of global markets for the Asia Pacific region.

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