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Hong Kong stocks staged a strong rally after China’s top leadership vowed to step up policy adjustments to support the economy.
The Hang Seng Index surging 4.1% to close at 19,434, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 5.3% and the Hang Seng Index surging over 6%.Â
Technology heavyweights rallied across the board, with Baidu and Kuaishou surging more than 8%, Meituan and JD.com surging more than 7%. Mainland property developers surged, led by Longfor Group surging more than 25%. Financial institutions also jumped, led by Citic Securities, CICC, China Merchants Bank.
Automakers, sports goods companies, mobile game companies, movie and entertainment companies were also higher.Â