Hong Kong stocks end up after Evergrande-fuelled rout

Shares in Hong Kong rose on Tuesday, clawing back some of the previous day’s steep losses, though nervous investors are awaiting the latest developments in the brewing crisis at teetering real estate giant Evergrande.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.5 percent, or 122 points, to 24,221

Mainland markets were closed for a public holiday. (AFP)