Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 1.46 pct higher

Hong Kong's stock market ended higher Friday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.46 percent to close at 23,294.42 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 1.37 percent to 7,862.22 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 0.29 percent to 3,754.90 points.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 1.46 pct higher

Hong Kong stocks close higher

The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of the Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Friday.

Such patrols are an effective countermeasure against the Philippines' violations and provocative acts, the CCG said.

The CCG has enhanced law enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas since October, and handled ships engaged in illegal rights-violating activities in accordance with laws and regulations during the patrols, the CCG said.

The patrols are meant to further strengthen the management of relevant waters and resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, the CCG said.

China Coast Guard patrols around Huangyan Dao