At the lunch break, the Hang Seng Index notched a 1.13% increase, while the Hang Seng TECH Index registered a modest gain of 0.59%.
The banking, automotive, and non-ferrous metals sectors emerged as standouts, with Li Auto and Minmetals Resources soaring over 6%, and CITIC Bank advancing more than 4%. Conversely, the electrical equipment, home appliances, and consumer services sectors exhibited relatively weaker performances, as Haichang Ocean Park tumbled over 11%, Xinyi Solar dipped more than 2%, and Midea Group declined by over 1%.
Furthermore, southbound funds recorded a net purchase of HK$5.261 billion.