Hong Kong stocks open higher on Wednesday. The Hang Seng Index increased by 2.24%, while the Hang Seng Technology Index climbed by 2.72%.

China reduced its policy rate and lowered the amount of cash lenders must keep in reserve, as Beijing ramps up efforts to help an economy caught in a second trade war with the US.

In the individual stock movements, HKEX saw a notable increase of 3.45%. BYD Electronic also performed well, with its share price rising by 3.61%. Other significant performers included Tencent, which rose by 2.75%, and Alibaba, which increased by 2.50%. Xiaomi saw a rise of 2.04%, while Baidu climbed by 2.39%. Li Auto experienced a gain of 3.25%, and Sunny Optical rose by 3.57%.

The market reacted positively to news of China's upcoming announcement on market stabilization measures, leading to increased buying interest. Analysts suggest optimism in the Chinese stock market with potential positive shifts in US-China trade relations. The surge in Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares reflects growing investor confidence in the market.