The Hang Seng Index opened 143.92 points higher, or 0.58%, at 24,825.02 on Thursday, July 16. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened 7.02 points higher, or 0.15%, at 4,747.51. The H-share Index opened 50.18 points higher, or 0.61%, at 8,234.56. The Red Chip Index opened 9.44 points higher, or 0.24%, at 3,953.98.