The Hang Seng Index closed up 2.12%, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains.

The Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 2.74%. Semiconductor stocks led the gains, with Huahong Semiconductor rising by about 9% and SMIC rising by about 7%. The gold and precious metals sector rose, with Zijin Gold International rising by about 9%. Xiaoma Zhihang's first day of listing on the Hong Kong stock market fell by about 9%, while Wenyan Zhixing's first day of listing on the Hong Kong stock market fell by about 10%.