Hong Kong stocks rally into break on trade hopes

Hong Kong: Hong Kong stocks rose almost one percent in the morning session Friday, in line with a global advance after a report said the US was considering lifting tariffs on China in a bid to reach a trade deal.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.96 percent, or 257.57 points, to 27,013.20 by the break.

[source_without_link]AFP[/source_without_link]