SHANGHAI – Hong Kong shares ended higher on Thursday, with banks and property firms leading gains.

At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was up 208.81 points or 0.75% at 27,996.27. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index rose 1.08% to 10,174.27. 

The sub-index of the Hang Seng tracking property sector rose 1.98% and the financial sector ended 0.95% higher.