Hong Kong stocks end higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks ended slightly up Monday, boosted by upbeat comments by China's top negotiator on progress in trade talks with the United States.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.08 per cent, or 20.66 points, to 26,740.24.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index finished 0.05 per cent higher, or 1.48 points, to close at 2,939.62 while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, ended 0.11 per cent lower, or 1.85 points, at 1,614.87.

AFP