Hong Kong stocks close higher
Hong Kong stocks recovered from a slow start to begin the week higher, overcoming an announcement by Beijing that saw China set its lowest economic growth target in decades. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.2 percent, or 48 points, to 20,616 The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.2 percent, or 6 points, to 3,322, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was flat at 2,152. (AFP)