Most of the major financial stocks in Hong Kong strengthened, with China Merchants (06099.HK) rising by 7.98%, China International Capital Corporation (03908.HK) rising by 6.13%, New China Life Insurance (01336.HK) rising by 5.73%, and China Life Insurance (02628.HK) rising by 5.69%.

On the 23rd, Liao Min, the Vice Minister of Finance, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that as an important investor in the market, the National Social Security Fund's long-term and stable investment strategy contributes to promoting the healthy running of the Capital Markets. The Ministry of Finance, as the managing department of the Social Security Fund, will continue to implement relevant measures, while strengthening the保障能力 of the Social Security Fund, supporting capital injection, and more flexible investment measures.

Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Wu Qing: Focus on protecting investors and improving the precision and effectiveness of regulatory enforcement.