Taiwan Weighted Index closed up 337.41 points (+0.74%) at 45,848.9 on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

A-share diversified financials spiked in a short-lived rally; Ruida Futures hit the daily limit, Huajin Capital gained over 5%, and Nanhua Futures, Hongye Futures and Aijian Group also rose.

Hong Kong chief executive John Lee unveiled the SAR’s first five-year economic and social development plan (2026-2030), pledging measures to facilitate cross-border vehicle flows and advance cross-border autonomous driving. The plan calls for continued optimisation of northbound access for Hong Kong-registered vehicles and southbound access for Guangdong-registered vehicles, promotion of interoperable EV charging infrastructure, and proactive planning and implementation of strategically significant cross-border autonomous-driving pilot projects to support scaling and commercialisation amid rising cross-border travel and commuting demand.