Hong Kong stocks rose in lockstep with global markets, boosted by a jump in IT businesses fueled by reports that China’s assault on the sector may be coming to an end.
The Hang Seng Index climbed 2.24 percent, or 482.92 points, to 22,014.59.
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The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.68 percent, or 22.03 points, to 3,263.79, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange added 0.52 percent, or 10.84 points, to 2,083.42.
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