Hong Kong equities finished higher, led by a strong rally in semiconductor shares. The Hang Seng Index added 0.33% at the close, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.81%. The chip sector advanced throughout the trading day, with Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) surging more than 15% and SMIC (00981.HK) gaining nearly 9%, according to MSX data. The move highlights continued investor interest in semiconductor names within the Hong Kong market.