The Hang Seng Index opened up 174 points, or 0.74 percent, on Thursday, at 23,828 amid a strong opening for technology and property development plays.
Mainland stocks also opened higher, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.06 percent to open at 3,378.
The Shenzhen Component Index opened 0.08 percent higher at 10,152 points. (Xinhua)