HK stocks rally on mainland quarantine move
Shares rose in Hong Kong on Tuesday after officials slashed the mainland's quarantine period for incoming travellers, lifting hopes for the world's number two economy. The Hang Seng Index jumped 0.9 percent, or 189 points, to 22,418. The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.9 percent, or 30 points, to 3,409, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 1.2 percent, or 26 points, to 2,243. (AFP)