
China stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday following the release of the United States inflation report, which indicated a reduced likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut, prompting caution among investors.
In Hong Kong, stocks edged slightly lower, with the Hang Seng Tech Index showing a modest 0.4% gain. JD.com announced a share buyback program of up to $3 billion over the next three years, leading to a 0.3% increase in its stock price.