BCN-22 Hong Kong shares close higher

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Hong Kong shares close higher

HONG KONG, July 25, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong shares made gains Wednesday,
ahead of talks between the United States and the European Union to resolve a
simmering trade spat that has left investors on edge.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.90 percent, or 258.33 points, to 28,920.90.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.07 percent, or 1.91
points, to 2,903.65 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on
China’s second exchange, eased 0.07 percent, or 1.12 points, to 1,624.72.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1442 hrs