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title: "SMIC declines 3% in Hong Kong as semiconductor sector weakens"
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description: "SMIC fell 3% in Hong Kong trading as the Hang Seng Index opened lower and semiconductor stocks broadly declined."
datetime: "2026-08-06T01:45:11.000Z"
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# SMIC declines 3% in Hong Kong as semiconductor sector weakens

Semiconductor Manufacturing International (981.HK) declined nearly **3%** in Hong Kong trading to **HK$66.00**, as the Hang Seng Index opened 248 points lower and technology stocks broadly softened. The broader semiconductor sector came under pressure, with GIGADEVICE tumbling more than 5% and Hua Hong Semiconductor falling more than 3%.

Despite the decline, southbound capital flows via Stock Connect showed strong buying interest in SMIC on the prior trading day, with net purchases reaching approximately **HK$1.152 billion**, making it one of the most bought names that day.

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