HK stocks open higher, lifted by offshore gains
Hong Kong shares opened higher on Wednesday following another strong lead from Wall Street and Europe, as traders turn their attention from the banking sector to a Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.9 percent to 19,428. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.2 percent to 3,263, and the Shenzhen Composite Index also gained 0.2 percent to 2,090. (AFP)