14th October 2025 - (Hong Kong) A wave of optimism swept through Hong Kong's financial markets this morning, as growing anticipation of a thaw in tensions between the United States and China prompted a modest rally. The benchmark Hang Seng Index opened the trading session 79 points, or 0.3%, higher at 25,969 points.
This positive sentiment provided a firm foundation for the market, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index also climbing 29 points, or 0.31%, to 9,251. Demonstrating a particularly robust performance, the Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 34 points, or 0.56%, reaching 6,180 points, signalling a tentative recovery for the sector.
The stabilisation was largely centred on a rebound from major technology constituents. Alibaba Group led the gains with a 1.3% increase, while JD.com saw a solid 1.5% rise. Industry giants Tencent Holdings and Meituan both edged upwards by 0.5% and 0.3% respectively, with Xiaomi Corporation also registering a 0.3% gain. Social media platform Kuaishou technology experienced a more muted increase of 0.1%.
In contrast, the financial sector presented a mixed picture. Banking behemoth HSBC Holdings inched up 0.3%, and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing saw a minor 0.1% gain. Meanwhile, insurance leaders AIA Group and Ping An Insurance both held steady with no change in their share price.
A standout performance emerged from the gold mining sector, buoyed by the precious metal's continued record-breaking run on international markets. Zijin Mining Group enjoyed a 3.3% surge, with its international subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, climbing 3.5%. Domestic peers also shone brightly; Zhaojin Mining Industry jumped 4% and Shandong Gold Mining led the pack with a 4.1% increase, as investors sought refuge in assets traditionally viewed as safe havens amidst the shifting geopolitical landscape.

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