AH Stocks rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.2%, driven by activity in the defense and banking sectors. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.3%, while Lao Pu Gold increased by more than 3%. Government bonds advanced, while commodities declined.

Banking stocks showed a strong performance, with Agricultural Bank Of China rising more than 2% to reach a new high. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Bank of Qingdao, Industrial And Commercial Bank Of China, Bank Of Jiangsu, and Industrial Bank followed the upward trend. The precious metals sector also saw gains, with Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining increasing by over 6%, and Shandong Gold International, SD GOLD, Beijing Xiaocheng Technology Stock, and others rising by more than 4%. The Robotics and reducer concept continued their strong performance from last Friday, with Zhejiang Zomax Transmission achieving two consecutive trading limits, and Dongjie Intelligence touching the 20cm daily limit. Other companies, including Xiasha Precision, Jiangsu Riying Electronics, Rota Technology, Zhejiang RonTech, and Zhejiang Changsheng Sliding Bearings, also followed the upward trend.