Chinese mainland stocks advanced, led by gains in AI, semiconductor and metal shares, while Hong Kong equities declined as investors booked profits in technology stocks despite optimism over China's long-term earnings outlook.

Chinese equities rebounded after steep losses last week as signs of government-backed support lifted investor confidence and sparked buying in traditional sectors. While state…

CSI 300 Index and Star Market 50 climbed to 0.4 per cent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.3 per cent when markets opened this morning.