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HK stocks close 1.31% higher

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-17 17:41
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks went up 265.32 points, or 1.31 percent to close at 20,534.01 on Wednesday, following overnight market rally in the United States.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index stayed in the positive territory throughout the session after a 300-odd-points high opening. However, turnover totaled HK$39.12 billion (about $5.04 billion) as the market traded between 20,471.36 and 20,684.22.