Hong Kong stocks finish with gains
Hong Kong stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday, supported by ongoing optimism over China's reopening, while traders are also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data later in the week. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5 percent, or 104 points, to close at 21,436. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.2 percent, or 7 points, to 3,161, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.7 percent, or 13 points, to 2,046. (AFP)