China Stocks Extend Gains as Stimulus, Deal Hopes Get Upper Hand

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Chinese shares rose for a fourth day as expectations for stronger stimulus and hopes of an eventual deal outweighed concerns over a further escalation of trade tensions.

A key gauge of Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks ended Friday 1.7% higher, while the onshore CSI 300 Index added 0.4%. Both outperformed a broader Asian market gauge.