China A-share gas sector spiked intraday; Shuifa Gas hit the daily trading limit, while Kaitian Gas, Shengda Forestry, Hongtong Gas, Lantian Gas and Foran Energy also advanced.

China A-share power sector opened stronger: several renewables stocks hit daily limit-up, Shimao Energy rose over 8%, and major generators including Huadian Liaoning, Huadian Energy, Chuaneng Power and Guodian Power also gained. China’s renewable-energy development 15th Five-Year Plan targets by 2030 roughly 3.5 billion kW of renewable installed capacity and about 6 trillion kWh of annual generation; wind and solar combined capacity is to exceed 2.8 billion kW and account for more than 50% of total capacity.

Gulf Cooperation Council secretary-general condemned the Houthi armed group's accusations against Saudi Arabia.