HK stocks open higher ahead of key GDP data


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    The Hang Seng Index was slightly higher in the opening minutes. File photo: RTHK
    The Hang Seng Index was slightly higher in the opening minutes. File photo: RTHK

Hong Kong shares opened slightly higher on Friday morning in line with gains across Asia following another record performance on Wall Street, while investors are awaiting the release of Chinese economic growth data later in the day.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.1 percent to 28,827.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.2 percent to 3,407, while the Shenzhen Composite Index edged up 0.1 percent to 2,209. (AFP)