Hong Kong stocks finished higher; the Hang Seng rose 0.8% to 25,698.49, the Hang Seng Tech index gained 0.39% to 4,700.53. Market turnover was HKD 269.12 bln. Sector drivers: innovative drugs, CXO and oncology names led gains; mainland property, gold

2026-08-20

Hong Kong stocks finished higher; the Hang Seng rose 0.8% to 25,698.49, the Hang Seng Tech index gained 0.39% to 4,700.53. Market turnover was HKD 269.12 bln. Sector drivers: innovative drugs, CXO and oncology names led gains; mainland property, gold and autos also firmed. Weakness was concentrated in paper, live-streaming and wearable-tech stocks. Notable movers: 01952.HK +41%+, 06185.HK +37% (CanSino Biologics), 03696.HK, 01177.HK, 02259.HK each +~11%, 06181.HK +8%, 00100.HK +6%, 02015.HK (Li Auto) +5.5%, 00960.HK (Longfor) ~+5%; 02689.HK (Nine Dragons Paper) -17%, 01024.HK (Kuaishou) -11% after results, 09626.HK (Bilibili) -3%.