The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened down 184.67 points, or 0.74%, at 24,649.45 on Thursday, September 24. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened down 34.22 points, or 0.78%, at 4,344.85. The H-share Index opened down 58.26 points, or 0.7%, at 8,215.55. The Red Chip Index opened down 19.15 points, or 0.48%, at 4,008.06.