Hong Kong equities closed higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.82% and the Hang
Seng Tech Index rising 0.62%.
Semiconductor stocks led gains, with GigaDevice up more than 9%, and Shanghai
Fudan rising 5%. Nonferrous metals also advanced, led by Tianqi Lithium (+5%+),
Ganfeng Lithium (+3%+), CMOC (+3%+) and Aluminum Corp of China (+3%+).
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. fell over 3% after reports it is
considering a $5 billion share placement.