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Summary The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 316.65 points to 24,436.73 by lunch.
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks ended the morning session 1.31 percent higher after the US Federal Reserve poured cold water on expectations for an interest rate hike by early summer.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 316.65 points to 24,436.73 by lunch on turnover of HK$54.25 billion ($7.00 billion).
In mainland China the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.27 percent, or 9.69 points, to 3,586.99.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China s second exchange, edged up 0.17 percent, or 3.12 points, to 1,821.50.
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