Asian stocks rose on speculation China will introduce measures to stimulate the economy after exports contracted by the most since 2009 as a stronger yen pulled down Japanese exporters.

Nikkei 225 14,416.6 -56.30 -0.39 %

Hang Seng 20,904.56 +221.55 +1.07 %

S&P/ASX 200 4,901.36 +19.70 +0.40 %

Shanghai Composite 2,008.13 +42.67 +2.17 %

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd., the world’s biggest jewelery chain had a record gain in Hong Kong after same-store sales jumped on gold demand.

Aeon Co., Japan’s largest retailer, rose 1.4 percent in Tokyo after reporting a 9.8 percent increase in first-quarter operating profit.

Fanuc Corp., a supplier of factory automation systems, slipped 1 percent, pacing losses among Japanese exporters.