Hong Kong stocks close with big gains
Hong Kong stocks rallied on Tuesday, while Shanghai also advanced after Premier Li Qiang called for more measures to boost the country's flagging markets. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2.6 percent, or 392 points, to 15,353. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent, or 14 points, at 2,770, and the Shenzhen Composite Index added 1 percent, or 15 points, to 1,626. (AFP)