Hong Kong airline stocks were active in early trading. China Eastern Airlines (00670.HK), Air China (00753.HK), and China Southern Airlines (01055.HK) all rose by more than 2%. Cathay Pacific Airways (00293.HK), BOC Aircraft Leasing (02588.HK) and other stocks followed suit.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: He does not rule out the possibility of lowering the consumption tax in the future, but the first priority right now is to formulate a package of measures to alleviate the impact of rising living costs.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Adjusting the sales tax rate takes time, so the decision on whether to take this measure needs to take into account the prevailing wage and inflation levels.

Three barrels of oil in Hong Kong stocks continued to strengthen. Among them, China National Petroleum Corporation (00857.HK) rose by more than 2% to continue to set a new high, and recorded 7 consecutive gains. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (00883.HK) rose by 1.13%, and China National Petroleum Corporation (00857.HK) rose by about 1%.

Market news: The United States has received enough Democratic votes to advance a new temporary funding resolution to fund the government until January 30 and end the shutdown. The vote is still in progress.

According to a Fox News reporter: U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer will vote against the test vote to end the government shutdown, and Senate Minority Whip Durbin will vote in favor.