Hong Kong stocks get off to a strong start

Hong Kong stocks began Wednesday with more gains following a strong performance on Wall Street, with tech firms leading the advances.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.91 percent, or 199.51 points, to 22,088.79.

The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.15 percent, or 4.93 points, to 3,264.79, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 0.28 percent, or 6.11 points, to 2,157.79. (AFP)