The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong fell by 0.68%, primarily driven by losses in the financials and industrials sectors, which dropped by 0.35% and 0.16%, respectively. Meanwhile, the CSI 300 index in mainland China decreased by 0.13%.
These declines reflect investor sentiment as they monitor developments related to Xi Jinping's visit, which could have significant implications for U.S.-China relations and market stability