The Hang Seng rose 64 points or 0.3% to close at 24,203 on Monday, extending gains for the third straight session as investors responded positively to trade data in China. Exports grew 5.8% yoy in June, topping forecasts of 5% as firms rushed out shipments amid a fragile tariff truce ahead of the looming August deadline. Meanwhile, imports grew by 1.1% after a 3.4% drop in May. Adding to the optimism, new yuan loans accelerated more than expected in June, lifted by a seasonal surge in loan issuance and robust government bond sales. However, further advances were capped by caution ahead of China’s Q2 GDP data due Tuesday, as economic output may come under renewed pressure from trade risks. Meanwhile, U.S. futures fell sharply after President Trump slapped a 30% tariff on imports from the EU and Mexico, effective August 1. Consumer and tech stocks led the strength, with notable rises from Kuaishou Tech (3.5%), JD Health Intl. (3.4%), Hansoh Pharma (3.3%), and Pop Mart Intl. (2.1%).