Hong Kong stocks ended the week slightly higher as late bargain-buying dragged them out of negative territory, though traders remain concerned about central bank plans to hike interest rates.
The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 9 points, to end at 19,773.
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.6 percent, or 19 points, to 3,258, while the Shenzhen Composite Index slipped 1.3 percent, or 28 points, to 2,207. (AFP)