The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened down 177.36 points, or 0.7%, at 25219.15 on Friday, August 14. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened down 28.63 points, or 0.6%, at 4763.76. The H-share Index opened down 50.02 points, or 0.59%, at 8376.47. The Red Chip Index opened up 2.43 points, or 0.06%, at 4091.63.