Domestic bank stocks continued their upward trend before noon. At the time of writing, CM BANK (03968) rose 2.98% to HK$51.20, while HUISHANG BANK (03698) gained 2.87% to HK$3.59. Chongqing Bank (01963) climbed 2.48% to HK$8.26, China CITIC Bank (00998) advanced 2.46% to HK$7.50, and China Minsheng Bank (01988) increased 2.46% to HK$4.16.