Hong Kong stocks close higher
Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Friday, boosted by gains in tech stocks after reported talks between Chinese and US regulators that could prevent delistings in New York. The Hang Seng Index added 1 percent, or 201 points, to end the week at 20,170. The Shanghai Composite Index, however, dropped 0.3 percent, or 10 points, to 3,236. The Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.4 percent, or 8 points, to close at 2,146. (AFP)