The Hang Seng Index opened the day with a robust gain of 0.78%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index surged 0.97%. The consumer and semiconductor sectors shone brightly, with notable performances: Meituan, Pop Mart, and Mixue Group each posted gains exceeding 2%, while SMIC neared the 2% mark. Conversely, the non-ferrous metals and education sectors experienced setbacks, with Lingbao Gold sliding over 4% and Chifeng Gold declining more than 3%.