According to Zhitong Finance, Hong Kong's three major indices extended gains at the close on July 16. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.33% or 327.5 points to 25,008.6, surpassing the 25,000 level with daily turnover of 322.89 billion Hong Kong dollars. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.98% to 4,834.44, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index climbed 1.63% to 8,318.14.
Tech and large-cap stocks led the rally, with Alibaba-W rising 3.09% to 116.9 HKD and Xiaomi Group-W surging 6.34% to 27.5 HKD. Among sector highlights, gold stocks advanced widely, while storage concept stocks tumbled, with Lan Qi Technology plunging 22.95% after South Korean authorities investigated alleged semiconductor price manipulation involving the company.