Hong Kong stocks close with big gains
Hong Kong shares finished with healthy gains on Tuesday in line with a rally across other world markets, ahead of US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.1 percent, or 173 points, to 16,374. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.4 percent, or 12 points, to 3,003, and the Shenzhen Composite Index edged up 0.2 percent, or 2 points, to 1,868. (AFP)