FTSE China A50 index futures opened 0.06% higher.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said on the 8th that after Iran ceased firing on Israel, Israel has temporarily halted strikes on Iran, but warned that if Iran resumes attacks Israel will respond forcefully.

Hong Kong stocks closed weaker after a lower open. HSI fell 1.22%; Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 2.71%. Oil and gas services outperformed: Shandong Molong (00568.HK) rose over 25%, MI Energy (01555.HK) rose over 14%, CNOOC (00883.HK) up about 2%. Heavy-equipment names spiked then pared gains — China Longgong (03339.HK) up about 5%, Zoomlion (01157.HK) +3%+. Domestic banks strengthened: CITIC Bank (00998.HK) and Chongqing Bank (01963.HK) each gained over 2%. PCB, household appliances, dairy and education sectors also outperformed. Decliners included gold, OLED, optical-communications, airlines, semiconductors and biotech. Kingboard Laminates (01888.HK) jumped over 12%; MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) and Shenghong Technology (02476.HK) each fell more than 8%.