The Hang Seng Index opened 119.56 points higher, or 0.49%, at 24,723.85 on Friday, September 18. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened 17.67 points higher, or 0.41%, at 4,328.41. The H-share Index opened 27.42 points higher, or 0.34%, at 8,202.78. The Red Chip Index opened 11.41 points higher, or 0.28%, at 4,052.26.