The Hang Seng Index commenced trading with a 0.42% gain, while the Hang Seng Tech Index saw an uptick of 0.57%. The electrical equipment and retail sectors shone brightly, with Dongfang Electric surging over 7%, Goldwind Technology advancing by more than 6%, and China Duty Free Group climbing by over 4%. Additionally, Alibaba and JD.com Group each recorded gains exceeding 1%. Conversely, the coal, pharmaceutical, and biological sectors struggled, with Kangfang Biotech and 3SBio experiencing declines of nearly 15%, and China Shenhua Energy slipping more than 3%.
