Hang Seng fell 1.15% to 24,961.95 at close; Hang Seng Tech dropped 1.75% to
4,888.39. Turnover rose to HKD 342.805 bln from HKD 270.23 bln the prior
session. Market breadth was negative: semiconductor stocks led declines with
memory and PCB segments worst hit, while telecom-equipment names outperformed.
Mainland bank stocks were among the strongest performers, with Bank of China up
6.45% and ZTE rising 4.51%. SMIC slid 7.18%; Lanqi Technology (06809.HK) tumbled
9.16%. Non-ferrous/metals names weakened in the afternoon.