Hong Kong stocks closed higher, with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.51% and the Hang Seng Tech Index falling 1%. Property stocks were strong today, with China Aoyuan (03883.HK) surging over 30%, and Sunac China (01918.HK), R&F Properties (02777.HK), and Shimao Group (00813.HK) all rising over 20%.