SINGAPORE: South-East Asian markets rose on Monday (June 1) as US President Donald Trump steered clear of threatening his existing trade deal with China over Hong Kong, while signs of a gradual recovery in China's economy supported sentiment.
Trump's announcement, which was widely feared for its effect on Sino-US relations, stopped short of calling for an immediate end to Hong Kong's privileges, though he warned of starting the process of ending its special status under US law.
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