The Hang Seng Index opened up 0.44%.

Xinhua News Agency, June 16, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened up 0.44%. The Hang Seng Technology Index rose 0.49%. Alibaba rose nearly 2 per cent. Baiji China has risen by more than 7% and will resolutely defend the patent infringement allegations. Oil stocks opened slightly higher, while PetroChina shares rose 1.2%.