Hong Kong---Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai rallied Tuesday, recovering some of the previous session's huge losses after China released data showing the mainland economy grew more than expected in 2014.
Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 0.90 percent, or 212.67 points, to 23,951.16 on turnover of HK$88.49 billion (US$11.41 billion).
In mainland China, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.82 percent, or 56.70 points, to 3,173.05 on turnover of 416.3 billion yuan ($67.0 billion).
The index plunged 7.70 percent Monday, its biggest one-day fall since June 2008.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, surged 3.39 percent, or 48.47 points, to 1,476.84 on turnover of 275.9 billion yuan.
AFP
