KE Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BEKE) saw its stock price surge by 5.04% in the recent trading session, reflecting a broader rally in Chinese ADRs and ETFs. The company, which operates a leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in China, benefited from a wave of positive sentiment towards Chinese stocks.

The upward movement in KE Holdings' stock aligns with a notable trend observed in the Chinese ADR and ETF market. Other prominent Chinese companies also experienced significant gains, with XPeng up 7.8%, PDD Holdings rising 4%, and Alibaba climbing 3.4%. ETFs tracking Chinese stocks, such as YINN, saw increases of up to 5.3%, indicating a robust overall performance in the sector.

This rally in Chinese stocks appears to be fueled, in part, by optimistic signals regarding US-China trade relations. President Donald Trump's recent statements suggesting a more conciliatory approach to trade talks with China have contributed to the positive market sentiment. Trump indicated plans to be "very nice" to China in future negotiations and hinted at the possibility of reduced tariffs if a deal is reached. This softening stance on trade issues has likely boosted investor confidence in Chinese companies, including KE Holdings, as it suggests a potentially more stable and favorable business environment for cross-border operations and investments.