Hong Kong stocks close with healthy gains
Hong Kong shares enjoyed a rare rally on Thursday as Asian markets advanced following a positive lead from Wall Street, with focus on the release of US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.27 percent, or 204.76 points, to 16,302.04. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.31 percent, or 8.95 points, to 2,886.65, and the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange jumped 1.62 percent, or 28.03 points, to 1,760.77. (AFP)