Hong Kong, Shanghai end with healthy gains

The Hang Seng Index added 0.74 percent, or 221.50 points, to 30,284.25 after four straight losses.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.80 percent, or 24.60 points, to 3,091.40 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, added 1.08 percent, or 19.28 points, to 1,803.84.