The Hang Seng Index kicked off the trading day with a 0.15% uptick, while the Hang Seng Tech Index followed suit, rising by 0.33%. The non-ferrous metals and semiconductor sectors emerged as the frontrunners, propelling the market forward. Notably, Dragon Mining soared by over 14%, while both China Molybdenum and Montage Technology witnessed increases exceeding 2%. In contrast, the optical module sector experienced a notable downturn, with Zhongji Innolight plummeting by more than 14% and Cambridge Technology also taking a hit, falling over 10%.