Hong Kong stocks opened higher and extended gains: HSI +1.09% at midday; Hang
Seng Tech Index peaked over 2% intraday and was +1.55% at midday. Autos led the
rally — Xiaomi (01810.HK) surged as much as 8% intraday, Leapmotor (09863.HK)
and Li Auto (02015.HK) rose over 4%, BYD Co. (01211.HK) gained over 3%.
Precious-metals names outperformed, with Datang Gold (08299.HK), Zijin Gold
International (02259.HK) and Chifeng Gold (06693.HK) up more than 3%. EV-battery
leader CATL (03750.HK) rallied above 5% intraday and was +4.32% at midday.
Biotech pulled back: Kailaiying (06821.HK) -9.51%, Geli Pharma (01672.HK) and
Fonda Holdings (01521.HK) each down more than 5%.