Hong Kong stocks rise at open
Hong Kong shares opened on an upbeat note on Wednesday following a positive performance on Wall Street, with focus turning to the release of key US inflation data later in the week. The Hang Seng Index added 0.62 percent, to 21,463.82. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.09 percent, to 3,172, while the Shenzhen Composite Index barely moved, inching down 0.52 points to 2,059. (AFP)