HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday following another record close on Wall Street as investors bet on China and the United States reaching a mini trade deal despite a report saying Beijing was concerned about the chances of an agreement.

Hong Kong extended Monday’s rally with another surge but continuing protests in parts of the city — particularly a violent standoff at a university — remained a source of worry.

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