The Hang Seng Index kicked off the trading session with a 0.64% decrease, while the Hang Seng Tech Index also saw a downturn, slipping by 0.42%. The semiconductor and non-ferrous metal sectors were at the forefront of the losses. Notably, Illuvia's stock plummeted by over 10%, Zijin Mining International's shares fell more than 8%, and Montage Technology's stock declined by over 4%. In contrast, the real estate sector exhibited robust performance, with both Sunac China and Country Garden witnessing their shares surge by more than 14%.