Hang Seng Index Opens 0.48% Higher as Zhipu AI Surges Over 8%

The Hong Kong stock market opened with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.48% and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbing 0.85%. Zhipu AI (02513.HK) saw its stock price jump over 8% following the launch of its new lightweight flagship model, which competes with DeepSeek.