Hong Kong: Stocks rocket 6.69% at Thursday's open to extend surge

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks soared more than 6 per cent at the start of trade Thursday morning, extending the previous day's nine percent gains, as investors pile back in after China's pledge to support markets.

The Hang Seng Index jumped 6.69 per cent, or 1,343.21 points, to 21,430.71.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.40 per cent, or 44.30 points, to 3,215.01, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange added 1.52 per cent, or 31.78 points, to 2,118.02. AFP