Hong Kong: Stocks end on strong note

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares enjoyed a much-needed relief rally on Wednesday (Feb 16) on signs of an easing in tensions between Russia and Ukraine and following data that showed Chinese inflation appeared to be stabilising.

The Hang Seng Index rose 1.31 per cent, or 319.92 points, to 24,675.63.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.57 per cent, or 19.74 points, to 3,465.83, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange gained 0.59 per cent, or 13.36 points, to 2,296.99. AFP