Hong Kong shares close up 1%, Hang Seng Index at 24,280 points, healthcare stocks post larger gains

Hong Kong shares closed up 1%, with the Hang Seng Index at 24,280 points, up 240 points, and turnover on the main board nearing $98.3 billion. Healthcare stocks posted larger gains, with WuXi AppTec, Sino Biopharmaceutical and WuXi Biologics rising nearly 3% to nearly 5% respectively; the tech index rose nearly 1%, while domestic demand stocks faced selling pressure, with Anta Sports down nearly 3%.