Asian stock markets are trading on a positive note, reflecting renewed investor optimism spurred by Wall Street’s strong performance on Friday. The sentiment was further bolstered by encouraging developments in US-China relations, setting a promising tone for market activity despite geopolitical uncertainties.
Markets across the region showed impressive gains on Monday, with Hong Kong leading the charge after a constructive phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Donald Trump. In this discussion, both leaders tackled pressing global issues, including the Ukraine crisis, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the US Supreme Court’s recent TikTok ruling. This engagement was seen as a step toward stabilising US-China ties, a key concern for global investors.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose an impressive 2%, driven by robust performances in the technology sector. The Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 2.6%, powered by a stellar rally in shares of JD.com, which surged 5.6%. Alibaba Group Holding followed closely, adding 5%, while Baidu saw a solid 3% increase. China’s CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index also posted gains, rising 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively.
JD.com and Alibaba’s strong showings underscore the resilience and growth potential of China’s e-commerce and tech sectors, which remain vital pillars of the region’s economic recovery. Investors appear encouraged by the prospect of improved US-China dialogue, even as cautious optimism surrounds President-elect Trump’s upcoming inauguration and the uncertainties it brings.
China’s leading companies continue to thrive as they navigate a challenging global environment, cementing their role as key drivers of innovation and economic progress.
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