At the midday break, the Hang Seng Index has advanced 0.23%, while the Hang Seng TECH Index has gained 0.21%. The semiconductor, building materials, and electrical equipment sectors have shone brightly, with Float Glass and GCL-Poly Technology surging over 6%, and SMIC jumping more than 4%. Conversely, the non-ferrous metals, retail, and pharmaceutical and biological sectors have seen sharp declines. Hutchison China MediTech plummeted over 9%, Zijin Mining dropped more than 5%, and Lianhua Supermarket fell by over 1%. Furthermore, southbound funds have netted HK$6.419 billion worth of shares in purchases.
