On July 20, the Hang Seng Index experienced a robust start, opening up by 1.11%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index followed suit with a notable 2.2% increase. Leading the charge in the upward movement were the semiconductor and retail sectors. Hua Hong Semiconductor, a key player in the semiconductor industry, saw its shares rise by over 4%. Meanwhile, retail giants Miniso and Alibaba also enjoyed significant surges, with their shares climbing more than 3%. On the flip side, the environmental protection and building materials sectors faced a downturn. Huaneng International, a prominent name in the environmental protection arena, witnessed its shares plummet by over 10%. Additionally, Everbright Environment, another significant entity in the sector, experienced a more modest decline of 0.63%.
