The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell by 270 points, or 1.3%, closing at 19,836, while the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTI) dropped 92 points, or 2.0%, to 4,601. Notably, Meituan declined over 3%, while companies like SMIC, HSBC Holdings, Fit Hon Teng, Laopu Gold, and ZTE reached new highs.