On August 24, 2026, as trading commenced on the Hong Kong stock market, the Hang Seng Index kicked off the day with a 0.88% decline, while the Hang Seng Tech Index also opened in the red, dropping by 1.11%. In terms of sectoral performance, non-ferrous metals and machinery stocks stood out as the top gainers. Notably, Zijin Mining surged by more than 3%, and Leading Intelligent Equipment saw its shares rise over 2%. Conversely, the retail and transportation sectors faced significant headwinds, with Alibaba's stock plummeting over 8% and China Merchants Port's shares falling more than 5%.