Asian stocks climb as China hints at tariff talks with the US, boosting market optimism.

Asian stocks rose on Friday after China said it is considering US offers to negotiate on tariffs. This followed strong results from tech giants like Microsoft and Meta. Apple and Amazon reported positive earnings but warned about tariff-related disruptions. The US and China have imposed high tariffs on each other, and China's commerce ministry said the US must show "sincerity" to engage in dialogue, indicating a cautious optimism in the markets.