BCN-07 Hong Kong stocks up at break

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Hong Kong stocks up at break

HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks rose sharply in the
morning session Monday, in line with most other Asian markets, on hopes for
trade talks this week between China and the United States.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.90 percent, or 244.25 points, to 27,457.66 at
the break.

BSS/AFP/MR/1150 hrs