Hang Seng Index makes modest gains at opening
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 85.68 points, or 0.46 percent, to open at 18,562.48 on Friday.  On the mainland, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.17 percent percent to open at 3,053.92 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index opened 0.04 percent higher at 9,348.8 points. (Xinhua)