HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares edged up 0.20 percent in Thursday morning trade, while Shanghai rallied on hopes for more stimulus measures by China after data showed its economy slowed sharply in the first three months of the year.
Hong Kong s benchmark Hang Seng Index dipped 13.74 points to 27,674.04 by lunch on turnover of HK$100.95 billion ($13.03 billion).
In mainland China the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.95 percent, or 79.77 points, to 4,163.93.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China s second exchange, added 1.72 percent, or 36.19 points, to 2,137.84.
