CHINA JAN-FEB CRUDE OIL OUTPUT +1.9 PCT Y/Y AT 35.73 MLN METRIC TONNES - STATS BUREAU

港股恆生指數午後持續下挫跌超1%，恆生科技指數跌近2.5%，小米集團(01810.HK)跌超7.5%，阿里巴巴(09988.HK)跌6.5%，中國聯通(00762.HK)、小鵬汽車(09868.HK)均跌超4%。

Pentagon officials have prepared for potential deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran, sources told CBS News. Senior commanders submitted requests for positioning troops as President Trump considers moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict. The military is readying the 82nd Airborne Division, the Army’s Global Response Force, and Marine Expeditionary Units, with thousands of Marines and three warships already en route. The White House stressed planning does not indicate a decision to deploy troops. Trump told reporters he is not currently sending forces but would not disclose plans if he were.