Hong Kong shares close on strong note
Hong Kong stocks chalked up healthy gains on Thursday on bargain-buying after recent steep losses, with tech giants Alibaba and Tencent leading the rally. The Hang Seng Index advanced 1.6 percent, or 340 points, to 21,624. The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.2 percent, or 38 points, to 3,270, while the Shenzhen Composite Index jumped 1.5 percent, or 32 points, to 2,174. (AFP)