Stocks posted monthly gains in Hong Kong in four out of the five past Januaries.

Shanghai Composite Index posts a more than 22 per cent gain for the year. It weathered economic slowdown and the US-China trade war. Hong Kong stocks faced those as well,  plus nearly seven months of protests. 

Mainland stocks get a boost from central bank move that will make borrowing cheaper for individuals and businesses.

Tencent breaks three-day losing streak. Blockchain-related stocks shoot up on Xi support. Great Wall soars on 3rd quarter results.