Meanwhile sentiments toward risk assets underpinned after reports that Beijing would introduce number of additional measures to support the real estate market's recovery and the Covid-hit economy.
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index spurted 294.05 points, or 1.7%, to 17,619.71. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index surged 112.49 points, or 1.92%, to 5,979.80.
Shares of Chinese property developers listed in Hong Kong surged after reports that Beijing would introduce number of additional measures to support the real estate market's recovery. The People's Bank of China and the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission outlined 16 measures to support the ailing property sector, including urging commercial banks to extend loan maturities and encouraging financial institutions to facilitate mergers. The plan comes as the cash-strapped sector has struggled with defaults and stalled projects, hitting market confidence and weighing on the world's second-largest economy.
Property developers Country Garden surged 45.5% to HK$3.26, Longfor soared 16.5% to HK$21.20, while China Overseas Land jumped 8.9% to HK$20.05. Tencent added 0.9% to HK$260.60 and JD.com advanced 4.3% to HK$200.80.
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