HSI falls over 2%; China Molybdenum (03993.HK) drops more than 10%, the largest decliner among index constituents.

June 23 — Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Starmer's resignation is a UK domestic matter and China will not comment. He added that China and the UK, both UN Security Council permanent members, should develop a long-term, stable and comprehensive strategic partnership, deepen bilateral cooperation and multilateral coordination, and work to maintain the improving momentum of bilateral relations, which serves both countries' interests and supports global peace, stability and prosperity.

Hungarian central bank said forint appreciation and declines in energy and food prices have reduced inflation.