Chinese mainland stocks advanced, led by optical communications and technology shares, as strong AI demand forecasts boosted sentiment. Hong Kong equities remained subdued amid concerns over weak consumption, rising AI spending and uncertain returns.

Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks gained on Monday as consumer and property shares offset weakness in technology stocks. Investors assessed fresh Chinese inflation data, which pointed…

Chinese stocks edged higher as technology shares led gains, helping offset investor caution over geopolitical tensions and the upcoming US inflation data. Improving technology…