Asian stocks, including Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, and China's Shanghai Composite, rose on Monday due to positive Chinese economic data.

Asian stocks rose on Monday, led by Japan's Nikkei 225, amid positive Chinese economic data and expectations of a key Bank of Japan monetary policy decision. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and China's Shanghai Composite also gained, with Chinese retail sales and industrial output exceeding expectations. Investors anticipate the Bank of Japan's decision on interest rates and the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting.