Core Viewpoint - The significant rise in Hang Seng Bank's stock price has led to a collective increase in local Hong Kong bank stocks, driven by a proposal for privatization by HSBC Asia Pacific [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Hang Seng Bank's stock increased by nearly 15%, reaching a price of 136.800 HKD, with a total market capitalization of 256.601 billion HKD and a year-to-date increase of 52.42% [2] - East Asia Bank's stock rose by 8.02%, with a current price of 13.200 HKD and a market cap of 34.805 billion HKD, reflecting a year-to-date increase of 45.21% [2] - Dah Sing Banking Group's stock saw a rise of 7.18%, priced at 10.600 HKD, with a market cap of 14.901 billion HKD and a year-to-date increase of 41.33% [2] - Bank of China Hong Kong's stock increased by 2.15%, with a price of 37.000 HKD and a market cap of 391.193 billion HKD, showing a year-to-date increase of 61.21% [2] - Standard Chartered Group's stock rose by 0.65%, priced at 154.000 HKD, with a market cap of 353.058 billion HKD and a year-to-date increase of 66.64% [2] Group 2: Privatization Proposal - HSBC Asia Pacific has requested the board of Hang Seng Bank to present a proposal to shareholders for privatization under Section 673 of the Companies Ordinance [1]