The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened down 229.34 points, or 0.88%, at 25,780.12 on Monday, August 24. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened down 53.0 points, or 1.11%, at 4,713.16. The H-share Index opened down 84.99 points, or 0.98%, at 8,549.35. The Red Chip Index opened down 4.37 points, or 0.1%, at 4,287.98.