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The benchmark Hang Seng Index gained 76.09 points to 23,527.52 on turnover of HK$92.76 billion ($11.90 billion).
Chinese shares closed down 0.94 percent as investors locked in profits on heavyweight stocks after recent gains and amid speculation of another interest rate hike over the weekend, dealers said.
The Shanghai Composite Index, which covers both A and B shares, was down 27.66 points at 2,928.11 on turnover of 134.4 billion yuan ($20.4 billion). APP/AFP/sub 13:22/13:34/13:34 20110331