HONG KONG shares closed on Monday (May 30) 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 2 economy.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 2.06 per cent, or 426.57 points, to 21,123.93.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.60 per cent, or 18.82 points, to 3,149.06, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange rose 1.07 per cent, or 20.86 points to 1,975.89. AFP