China A-share fiber-optic names rallied; Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable hit the daily limit, while Hengtong Optic‑Electric, Changxin Bochuang, Tongding Interconnection and FiberHome Telecommunication also rose.

Hong Kong close, June 22 (Mon): Hang Seng Index (HSI) down 156.29 pts (-0.65%) at 23,768.52; Hang Seng Tech Index down 54.94 pts (-1.19%) at 4,549.41; China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) down 61.30 pts (-0.77%) at 7,914.74; Red‑Chip Index down 50.03 pts (-1.25%) at 3,959.56.

Al Jazeera reported Hezbollah opposes direct talks between the Lebanese government and the US, saying such negotiations would weaken Lebanon’s sovereignty and serve Israeli interests. The group said the Lebanese delegation in Washington was asked to sign US-proposed terms that “deprive Lebanese sovereignty” and align Lebanon with forces reconciled with Israel, calling the talks based on a “flawed” premise that would produce “surrender” rather than serve Lebanon’s interests. Hezbollah added that government participation hinders efforts to counter enemy plans and resistance on the ground, risks Lebanon’s stability and independence, and amounts to compliance with US and Israeli policy objectives.