BCN-05 Hong Kong shares jump at break

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Hong Kong shares jump at break

HONG KONG, Dec 12, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks rallied Wednesday as
investors welcomed a number of positive developments in the China-US trade
row that has raised hopes for a breakthrough in their talks.

The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.54 percent, or 397.68 points, to 26,169.35 by
the break.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1238 hrs