Hong Kong real estate stocks strengthened. New World Development (00017.HK) rose by more than 10%, Zhengshang Industrial (00185.HK) rose by more than 9%, and Fantasia Holdings (01777.HK), Zhongliang Holdings (02772.HK) followed suit.

White House: US President Trump will have lunch with Venezuelan opposition leaders on Thursday.

The lithium battery sector in Hong Kong stocks strengthened, with Hongqiao Group (08137.HK) rising by more than 8%, Ganfeng Lithium (01772.HK) rising by more than 5%, Tianqi Lithium (09696.HK) rising by more than 4%, BYD (01211.HK), CATL (03750.HK), etc. following suit.

Hong Kong mainland property stocks collectively strengthened. Jinhui Holdings (09993.HK) rose by more than 13%, Sunac China (01918.HK) rose by more than 5%, and Vanke Enterprise (02202.HK), R&F Properties (02777.HK), Country Garden (02007.HK) followed suit.

Bank of Korea: The recent weakening of the South Korean won is due to the weakening of the Japanese yen, intensifying geopolitical risks, and residents' continued overseas investments.

Hong Kong stocks opened, with the Hang Seng Index opening down 0.1%, the Stock Exchange Index opening down 0.55%, and Ctrip Group-S (09961.HK) opening down 14.98%.