SHANGHAI/HONG KONG/TOKYO -- Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong have regained momentum, as positive economic indicators and a government push to strengthen the capital market draw investors hunting for higher dividends.
Benchmark indexes approach S&P 500 gains, with banks and oil majors leading pack

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index recently enjoyed its longest winning streak since 2018. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG/TOKYO -- Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong have regained momentum, as positive economic indicators and a government push to strengthen the capital market draw investors hunting for higher dividends.