Bloomberg: Market worries that Chinese tech stocks may face increased value-added tax, Hang Seng TECH Index falls to the brink of a bear market
The Hang Seng TECH Index fell to the brink of a bear market due to market concerns that the Chinese government may raise the value-added tax, dropping 343 points to 26,431 points at one point today. Technology stocks such as Tencent, Alibaba, and Kuaishou were sold off, with declines of 6.3%, nearly 5%, and 7.7%, respectively. Analysts pointed out that investors may turn to other stocks, and concerns over changes in tax policy have intensified. It is expected that with the upcoming earnings announcements from Chinese technology companies and policy meetings, there may be a rebound in technology stocks
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