Hong Kong stocks begin with big gains
Hong Kong shares jumped more than two percent at the start of trade on Thursday morning following a strong lead from Wall Street and on hopes for economy-boosting measures by the mainland as it rolls back its zero-Covid policy. The Hang Seng Index rallied 2.42 percent, or 502 points, to 21,295. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.30 percent, or 9.24 points, to 3,132, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.27 percent, or 5.47 points, to 2,010. (AFP)