The Hang Seng Index opened up 0.59% but reversed to close down 0.13% at
24,448.95. The Hang Seng TECH Index fell 0.92% to 4,040.73. Market turnover was
HKD 173.7 bln, down from HKD 247.4 bln in the prior session. Most sectors closed
lower; coal, batteries and biotech outperformed while consumer electronics,
medical devices and PCB stocks led declines. Tech names slid after midday; autos
and memory/storage-related stocks posted notable losses. Leapmotor (09863.HK)
fell 7.04%, Meituan (03690.HK) fell 6.53%, WuXi Biologics rose 2.73% and WuXi
AppTec (02359.HK) rose 2.27%.