Hong Kong stocks close higher
Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Wednesday following China's move to end quarantine for overseas arrivals and as Chief Executive John Lee announced a further easing of the SAR's Covid restrictions. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.6 percent, or 305 points to 19,898. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.3 percent, or 6 points, to 3,087, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 1 percent, or 19 points, to 1,974. (AFP)