Hong Kong stocks end higher
Hong Kong shares closed higher on Wednesday, with traders tracking gains in the United States as investors worldwide continue to ride the so-called "Santa Claus" rally. The Hang Seng Index finished up 1.7 percent, or 284 points, at 16,624. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.5 percent, or 15 points, to 2,914, and the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 0.6 percent, or 9 points, to 1,776. (AFP)