<h1>Asian Stocks Rise as Chinese Tech Rally Boosts Confidence; Alibaba, Xiaomi Lead Gains Amid Global Trade Concerns</h1> Asian stocks experienced a positive trend, driven by a rally in Chinese technology stocks following a meeting between China's President and entrepreneurs, signaling support for the tech industry. Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite saw gains, while Japan's Nikkei rose due to better-than-expected economic growth. However, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined. Key Chinese tech firms like Alibaba and Xiaomi saw significant stock price increases. The meeting is viewed as a strategic move to bolster economic confidence amid global tech competition. Meanwhile, global markets are cautious about potential impacts from recent US tariff announcements.