Nanjing-based Ostin recorded the best first-day surge for a debut share this year, according to Renaissance Capital data. Its stock closed at $39.66

The additions come as China’s securities watchdog said it has been in regular talks with US regulators over the ongoing Chinese stocks delisting audit stand-off and expects a deal soon.

The Securities and Exchange Commission added 12 Chinese companies, including Sohu.com and Connect Biopharma, to its list of stocks facing delisting risks

The Hang Seng jumped 9% to above the 20,000 mark with its Tech Index logging its biggest daily gain of 22%, recovering most of its recent losses

Tokyo, Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Wellington and Manila all rose, though there were losses in Mumbai, Bangkok, Taipei and Jakarta