During the midday trading break, the Hang Seng Index witnessed a 0.58% uptick, while the Hang Seng Tech Index followed suit with a 0.86% increase. The automobile and electrical equipment sectors stood out as strong performers. Notably, Xiaomi Corporation's shares skyrocketed by over 5%. Contemporary Amperex Technology, BYD Company, and Li Auto also experienced significant gains, each surging more than 4%, while NIO's shares rose by over 3%. In contrast, the semiconductor and hardware equipment sectors faced some headwinds. Zhongji Innolight's shares dipped by over 3%, and both Hua Hong Semiconductor and Innoscience Technology saw their shares decline by more than 2%. Additionally, there was a net outflow of southbound funds, totaling HKD 7.118 billion.
