Hong Kong equities closed in positive territory, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.28% and the Tech Index gaining 0.62%. Semiconductor and AI application sectors led the market performance, standing out as the day's strongest performers. Zhipu (02513.HK) surged 6.15%, highlighting investor interest in artificial intelligence stocks within the Hong Kong market. The rally in tech-related shares contributed to the broader index gains at the close of trading.