China and Hong Kong equities traded higher on Friday, supported by stronger-than-expected July trade data that reinforced optimism over the country's export resilience and the continued strength of artificial intelligence-driven demand, Reuters reported.
China's blue-chip CSI300 Index rose 0.8% by the midday break, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.5%. In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index advanced 0.2%, reflecting improved investor confidence across regional markets.
