Most Asian stock indices closed higher on U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). The U.S. final gross domestic product (GDP). The U.S. GDP rose at an annual rate of 4.6% in the second quarter, in line with expectations, after a 2.1% decline in the first quarter. A previous reading was a 4.2% gain.

The unrest in Hong Kong weighed on markets in Hong Kong. That was the worst unrest since China took back control.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225 16,310.64 +80.78 +0.50%

Hang Seng 23,229.21 -449.20 -1.90%

Shanghai Composite 2,357.71 +9.99 +0.43%