Hong Kong stocks end sharply higher
Hong Kong stocks rallied with other Asian markets on Monday, extending gains to a third day, ahead of the release of key Chinese growth data. The Hang Seng Index surged 1.7 percent, or 343 points, to 20,782. The Shanghai Composite Index jumped 1.4 percent, or 47 points, to 3,385, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 0.2 percent, or 4 points, to 2,141. (AFP)