Hong Kong stocks were strong in the non-ferrous sector, with Tianqi Lithium's H shares rising 6%.

Hong Kong stock non-ferrous metal sector extends gains in the afternoon. As of press time, Tianqi Lithium rose 6%, China Metal Innovation rose nearly 6%, Jiangxi Copper and China Nonferrous Mining rose 4%, Ganfeng Lithium rose 2%, and Zijin Mining rose nearly 2%.