Hong Kong stocks close sharply higher
Hong Kong stocks extended their recent rally on Monday as traders cheered further moves by Chinese authorities to roll back Covid containment measures. The Hang Seng Index jumped 4.5 percent, or 842 points, to 19,518. The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.8 percent, or 55 points, to 3,211, while the Shenzhen Composite Index climbed 0.9 percent, or 18 points, to 2,062. (AFP)