At the close of trading in Hong Kong stocks, the Hang Seng Index rose 2.79%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 2.51%. Laopu Gold (06181.HK) surged over 16%, WuXi AppTec (02359.HK) rose over 10%, and China Resources Beer (00291.HK) and Tingyi (00322.HK) both rose over 9%. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (00883.HK) and CATL (03750.HK) both fell 3%.