China and Hong Kong equities advanced on Friday after stronger-than-expected July trade data reinforced confidence in the country's export resilience. Robust demand for AI-related technologies, particularly semiconductors, lifted investor sentiment, while Morgan Stanley reiterated its preference for Hong Kong equities amid improving earnings prospects.

Chinese stocks rebounded on Tuesday, led by gains in AI and semiconductor shares, as renewed optimism over the sector and a global technology rally lifted sentiment. While…

Mainland traders poured US$8 billion into Hong Kong equities in July, eyeing refuge from global tech sector volatility, in a market trading at just 12.2 times earnings.