Hong Kong stocks extend gains at open
Hong Kong stocks advanced at the open on Friday morning, building on the previous day's surge, helped by tech firm gains on hopes that talks between Chinese and US regulators can prevent delistings in New York. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.85 percent to 20,138. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.13 percent to 3,250, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.23 percent to 2,160. (AFP)