Asian stocks end mixed, China benchmark surge 0.85%

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Gold prices were up nearly 3 percent at $5,080 an ounce in Asian trade and oil extended overnight gains after the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone headed toward an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
China's Shanghai Composite index surged 0.85 percent to 4,102.20 as solar shares jumped following reports that teams from SpaceX and Tesla Inc. had visited domestic companies.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finished marginally higher at 26,847.32 as precious metals continued to gain ground after a recent sell-off.
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First Published: Feb 04 2026 | 4:05 PM IST