Hong Kong stocks close with big gains

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rallied more than two percent Tuesday, in line with a global advance, as positive results from early trials fanned hopes that scientists are on track to create a virus vaccine.

The Hang Seng Index rose 2.31 percent, or 577.67 points, to 25,635.66.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.20 percent, or 6.75 points, to 3,320.89, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange climbed 0.72 percent, or 15.99 points, to 2,232.70.