Hong Kong shares rise on China Covid hopes
Hong Kong shares closed with more strong gains as traders welcomed an easing of Covid containment measures in Shanghai and Beijing, which raised hopes for the world's number two economy. The Hang Seng Index climbed 2.1 percent, or 426 points, to 21,123. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.6 percent, or 18 points, to 3,149, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 1.1 percent, or 20 points to 1,975. (AFP)