Hong Kong stocks commenced trading with a positive start, as the Hang Seng Index climbed 0.52% and the Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.35%. The technology, semiconductor, and energy sectors shone brightly, particularly Xiaomi Group, whose share price skyrocketed 8% to set a new record. Additionally, Kuaishou, Sinopec Oilfield Service, and Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics all witnessed gains exceeding 1%. Conversely, the automobile, pharmaceutical, and banking sectors experienced setbacks, with BeiGene plummeting over 4%, XPeng dropping more than 3%, and Li Auto and China Everbright Bank both declining close to 2%.