The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened down 154.43 points, or 0.6%, at 25498.39 on Wednesday, August 12. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened down 38.67 points, or 0.8%, at 4785.75 on Wednesday, August 12. The H-share Index opened down 48.5 points, or 0.57%, at 8479.6 on Wednesday, August 12. The Red Chip Index opened down 5.66 points, or 0.14%, at 4116.27 on Wednesday, August 12.