Hong Kong stocks close higher
Hong Kong stocks finished half a percent higher on Friday after paring early gains, with tech and property companies among the big winners. The Hang Seng Index finished up 0.5 percent, or 100 points, at 20,049. The Shanghai Composite Index ended down 0.5 percent, or 15 points, at 3,334, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was down 0.8 percent, or 16 points, at 2,037. (AFP)