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Hong Kong artificial intelligence stocks weakened, with Zhipu (02513.HK) falling more than 6%, MINIMAX-WP (00100.HK) falling more than 3%, and Meitu (01357.HK), Kingdee International (00268.HK), China Mobile Games (00302.HK) and other stocks following the decline.

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Hong Kong tea drinks stocks strengthened. Gu Ming (01364.HK) rose more than 5% to HK$31.18, with its stock price hitting a record high. Tea Baidao (02555.HK) rose more than 2%, and Shanghai Auntie (02589.HK) and Mixue Group (02097.HK) followed suit.

Hong Kong stocks' innovative drug concept stocks fluctuated and rose. InnoCare (09969.HK) rose by more than 10%, Ascletis Pharmaceuticals (01672.HK) rose by more than 7%, and stocks such as Kelunbotai Bio-B (06990.HK), Simcere Pharmaceuticals (02096.HK), WuXi AppTec (02359.HK) followed suit.

Hong Kong optical communication concept stocks were mixed. YOFC Optical Fiber and Cable (06869.HK) rose by more than 7%, Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) rose by more than 1%; Convergence Technology (01729.HK) and Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) both fell by more than 1%.

The U.S. military said it attacked a suspected drug-carrying ship in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday and killed two people.

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Hong Kong oil and natural gas stocks were lower at the beginning of the session, with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (00883.HK) and China National Petroleum Corporation (00857.HK) both falling by more than 2%, and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (00386.HK) falling by nearly 1%.

Bank of Japan member added: We are paying close attention to the impact of the weak yen on the economy and prices.

A member of the Bank of Japan added: When assessing the pace of future bond purchases, the Bank of Japan must carefully examine market trends.

A member of the Bank of Japan added a line: The neutral interest rate cannot be expressed in specific numbers.

A member of the Bank of Japan added: The impact of tariffs is weakening and has almost no negative impact on the Japanese economy.

A member of the Bank of Japan added: The Bank of Japan needs to continue to raise interest rates to complete policy normalization.

Bank of Japan member added: With the Bank of Japan's policy rate approaching the estimated neutral range, the Bank of Japan must take a more comprehensive look at prices, employment and financial market conditions.

A member of the Bank of Japan added a line: The neutral interest rate estimate is only a reference for formulating monetary policy.

A member of the Bank of Japan added: Japan's real interest rates are still deeply negative.

A member of the Bank of Japan added a line: We also need to carefully examine whether Japan's inflation is driven only by supply factors, or by both supply and demand factors.

A member of the Bank of Japan added a line: I am personally paying close attention to the price trend of processed foods except rice, because this will be the key to determining Japan’s inflation outlook.

Hong Kong stocks of new energy vehicle companies were mixed. Nio-SW (09866.HK) rose by more than 5%, followed by Li Auto (02015.HK) and Leapmotor (09863.HK). Xpeng Motors (09868.HK) and Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) both fell by more than 1%.

A Bank of Japan member added: The Bank of Japan must also act cautiously to avoid excessively raising interest rates and damaging the cycle of moderate inflation and wage increases that has just begun.