Shanghai stocks up almost one percent by break

Shanghai stocks up almost one percent by break
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Summary The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell 1.40 percent, or 286.68 points, to 20,212.24

HONG KONG (AFP) - Stocks in Shanghai climbed almost one percent Tuesday morning as investors returned from a long weekend, with hopes the government will introduce fresh economy-boosting measures providing strong support.

The benchmark composite index rose 0.97 percent, or 29.05 points, to 3,038.58 by lunch, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China s second exchange, gained 1.75 percent, or 33.36 points, to 1,934.88.

But the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell 1.40 percent, or 286.68 points, to 20,212.24.

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