Hong Kong stocks close 3.6% higher
Hong Kong stocks closed Thursday's storm-shortened session with big gains after China's latest economic stimulus helped lift the mood across markets in Asia. The Hang Seng Index surged 3.6 percent, or 699 points, to finish the day at 19,968.  The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1 percent or 31 points, to close at 3,246, but the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.2 percent, or 5 points, to 2,155. (AFP)