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Hong Kong stocks up at open

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks opened with strong
gains Friday morning after the US moved closer to the authorisation of its
first vaccine, while traders were keeping an eye on developments in stimulus
talks.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.85 percent, or 223.62 points, to 26,634.21.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.23 percent, or 7.73 points,
to 3,381.01, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange
rose 0.18 percent, or 4.14 points, to 2,257.57.

BSS/AFP/GMR/0913 hrs