Hong Kong shares finish week with flourish

Hong Kong stocks enjoyed a healthy rebound on Friday after the previous day’s plunge, with traders tracking gains across Asia after Xi Jinping and Joe Biden held phone talks and urged a way forward away from conflict.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.9 percent, or 489 points, to 26,205.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3 percent, or 9 points, to 3,703, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.3 percent, or 7 points, to 2,502. (AFP)