<div id="readability-page-1"><div>Hong Kong equities climbed 339 points, or 1.3%, to 27,370 in Tuesday morning trade, continuing strong gains from the prior session and approaching a two-week high.Investor sentiment was buoyed by an overnight positive lead from Wall Street, where the Dow closed at a record high as tech stocks rebounded from last week’s AI-driven sell-off.Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that senior Treasury staff visited China last week &#34;to strengthen channels of communication&#34; between Washington and Beijing.However, gains were capped by caution ahead of Chinese CPI and PPI data, due later this week, before the Lunar New Year holiday begins on February 15.Most sectors advanced, led by tech and consumer names.Auto parts maker Minth Group jumped 2.4% after forming a U.S. joint venture with Leader Harmonious, while notable movers included Pop Mart Intl. (5.8%), SMIC (4.1%), JD Health Intl. (3.9%), and AIA Group (3.4%).</div></div>

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Hong Kong shares rose 339 points (1.3%) to 27,370, nearing a two-week high, driven by positive sentiment from Wall Street's record high. Gains were limited by caution ahead of upcoming Chinese CPI and PPI data. Tech and consumer sectors led the advance, with notable increases from Minth Group (2.4%), Pop Mart Intl. (5.8%), SMIC (4.1%), JD Health Intl. (3.9%), and AIA Group (3.4%). U.S. Treasury Secretary mentioned efforts to enhance communication with China.

- Hong Kong equities rose by 339 points, or 1.3%, to 27,370, nearing a two-week high, influenced by positive trends from Wall Street.  
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement highlighted efforts to improve communication between the U.S. and China, while caution prevailed due to upcoming Chinese CPI and PPI data release.  
- The tech and consumer sectors saw significant gains, with notable movements in Minth Group, Pop Mart Intl., SMIC, JD Health Intl., and AIA Group.

Hong Kong Shares Extend Rally to Near 2-Week Peak