Hang Seng Tech Index Rises 1.61% at Midday Break; Miniso Surges Over 5%

36Kr reports that the Hang Seng Index gained 0.16% and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.61% at the midday break. The optional consumer retail, steel, and building materials sectors led the gains, with China Resources Building Materials Technology rising over 8%, Miniso and Maanshan Iron & Steel Shares up more than 5%, and Alibaba climbing over 3%. The enterprise services, chemicals, and banking sectors saw the largest declines, with Guoen Technology falling more than 19%, Chuangxiang 3D dropping over 9%, and East Asia Bank down more than 2%. Southbound funds net bought HK$3.057 billion.