Hong Kong stocks rebound at close, rising 1.7%
Hong Kong shares bounced back on Wednesday, adding 1.7 percent at the close after finishing more than two percent lower the day before. The Hang Seng Index gained 1.7 percent, or 275 points, to close at 16,438. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.3 percent, or 7 points, to 3,039, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.2 percent, or 3 points, to 1,722. (AFP)