On August 17, 2026, the Hong Kong stock market commenced trading on a positive note, with the Hang Seng Index recording a 0.74% increase and the Hang Seng Tech Index advancing by 1.14%. The technology sector was at the forefront of the market's upward trajectory, with notable performances from JD.com, which surged more than 3%, MINIMAX-W, climbing over 2%, and both Zhipu and Alibaba, each rising more than 1%.