Chinese equities experienced a positive start to the week, with Alibaba's stock rising more than 5% in Hong Kong. The Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 2%, while the Hang Seng Index (HSI) climbed 1.6%. Alibaba's stock price reached $89, with predictions suggesting it could hit $90 later in the week. Other notable stocks included JD and NIO, which also contributed to the overall upward trend in Chinese markets.