Hong Kong stocks close 2.08% higher -- July 22

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong stocks gained 457.51 points, or 2.08 percent, to close at 22,444.80 on Friday.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index traded between 22,231.60 and 22, 449.11. Turnover totaled HK$72.57 billion (about $9.31 billion).

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