Investors are optimistic due to expected finalization of a consensus deal between China and the US.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.4% to 26,455.74, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 0.1%. The CSI 300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index slid 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively.
Optimism remains ahead of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Thursday in South Korea.
Investors are widely expecting a deal to be finalized.
Author's summary: Hong Kong stocks climb on Xi-Trump deal hopes.