Hong Kong stocks closed Friday slightly higher, ending a strong week on a healthy note.

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Hong Kong shares went into the break on a healthy note Thursday as hopes for a breakthrough on a new US stimulus added to ongoing vaccine optimism.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.56%, or 149.58 points, to 26 682.16.

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