Hong Kong stocks rallied, tech heavyweights, automakers led gains
Hong Kong stocks rallied, tech heavyweights, automakers led gains

Hong Kong stocks rallied, tech heavyweights, automakers led gains

Hong Kong stocks staged a strong rally on Monday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 2.06% to jump above 19,000 mark and close at 19,306, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 2.6% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 3.7%.

Technology heavyweights were higher across the board, with Baidu and JD.com up 4.5%, Kuaishou up 3.8%, Meituan, Alibaba, Xiaomi and NetEase also higher. Automakers and auto dealers outperformed, with Xpeng Motors surging 16.5%. 

Airlines and airport operators rallied on rising travel demand during the summer season. Gold mining companies, casino operators, tourism companies, shipping companies, port operators, hotels were mostly higher.