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Shenzhen Stock Market Skyrockets by 4%: A New Dawn for Chinese Markets?

Asia-Pacific Markets Witness a Surge with China Leading the Charge

On a vibrant Tuesday morning, the Asia-Pacific stock markets displayed a predominantly upward trend, with Chinese equities spearheading the rally. This surge comes amidst a wave of renewed optimism in the market. However, South Korea's focus veered towards the political arena as the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk-yeol commenced, marking a significant moment in the nation's political landscape.

In a noteworthy development, the Bank of Japan hinted at a potential rate hike in its upcoming policy meeting, sparking discussions among investors and analysts alike. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei 225 experienced a downturn, trading 1.90% lower at 7:20 am CET. Contrastingly, mainland China's stock indices painted a different picture, with the Shanghai Composite climbing 2.60% and the Shenzhen Composite witnessing an impressive 4.14% leap at the same time.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng and South Korea's Kospi also enjoyed gains, advancing 2.31% and 0.46% respectively. Not to be left behind, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.48% to its value a minute later. On the currency front, the dollar remained steady against the yen, trading at 157.6100 at 7:19 am CET.