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Hong Kong stocks closed down at midday, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 0.66% and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping by 1.04%. The Hong Kong technology ETF (159751) fell by 1.66% and the Hang Seng Hong Kong stock connect ETF (159318) fell by 0.8%. In terms of sectors, the container and packaging sector saw a significant increase, while the life science tools and healthcare technology sectors experienced significant declines. In terms of individual stocks, Jiashan International Resources surged by over 133%, while SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation) rose by 8.27%, Ctrip Group-S rose by 8.1%, ZTE Corporation rose by 6.42%, PICC (People's Insurance Company of China) rose by 4.59%, CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation) rose by 4.29%, PICC Property and Casualty rose by 4.23%, and CNOOC-R rose by 4.14%. On the other hand, Boan Biotechnology fell by 12.47%, iKang Healthcare fell by 12.63%, Grand City Watch and Jewelry rose by 19.05%, and FiberHome Technologies Group rose by 15.81%.