HONG KONG: Hong Kong equities have risen 0.10 per cent at the open after suffering a sell-off in the previous session.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 25.93 points to 25,308.55 on Thursday.
Chinese shares also rose after media reports that the state-backed China Securities Finance Corp, tasked with restoring stability to the market, has denied reducing its holdings in listed companies, dealers said.
The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.18 per cent, or 7.22 points, to 4,033.27.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, gained 0.20 per cent, or 4.63 points, to 2,292.61.
