Hong Kong-listed semiconductor chip stocks surged in the afternoon, with Biren Technology (06082.HK) rising over 17%, Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) rising nearly 11%, Montage Technology (06809.HK) rising over 8%, Tianshu Intelligent Chip (09903.HK) rising over 7%, and SMIC (00981.HK) and Tianyu Semiconductor (02658.HK) both rising over 4%.