China Stocks Rise Post-Break as AI, Gold Outshine Tepid Spending

China’s stock market rose Thursday after a weeklong break, as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and gold shares helped offset signs of weak consumer spending.

The onshore CSI 300 Index ended the day 1.5% higher. A gauge of Chinese shares listed in Hong Kong edged up 0.1%. The onshore yuan weakened 0.1% against the dollar.