China A-shares extended gains in afternoon trade: the ChiNext Index rose over 2%, the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 1.7%, and the Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.71%; new-energy stocks showed heightened activity.

China's foreign ministry said on Nov. 4 it is willing to strengthen communication with Saudi Arabia, Iran and other regional states amid rising Middle East tensions and urged immediate action to avoid a resumption of wider conflict. Beijing said it will follow President Xi's proposals to promote regional peace and security, supports Iran and the U.S. resolving disputes through negotiation, advocates a political solution to the Yemen conflict, and will help pursue a prudent, comprehensive approach to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. It called on regional states to build a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable regional security architecture.

中國地震臺網正式測定：11月04日05時34分在吉爾吉斯斯坦發生5.0級地震，震源深度10千米。