The Hang Seng Index commenced trading with a 0.67% gain, while the Hang Seng TECH Index surged 1.18% higher. The construction and building materials sector emerged as a standout performer, with notable increases: China Energy Engineering and Huaxin Cement soared over 14%, and West China Cement along with China National Building Materials also climbed more than 7%. Conversely, the consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and biological sectors exhibited weaker performances. Ascletis Pharma declined by more than 2%, and Yum China and Nayuki Tea both dropped by over 1%.
