Hong Kong (CNN Business)Asian markets were cautiously optimistic on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on US-China trade talks sent a flicker of hope through the region.
South Korea’s Kospi(KOSPI) advanced around 1%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225(N225) edged up about 0.3%.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng(HSI) gained as much as 0.9%. China’s Shanghai Composite(SHCOMP) added around 0.2%.