Stocks are extending gains today in Hong Kong in a shortened trading session. The benchmark Hang Seng Index moved higher at 27,305.67, up by 158.56 points, or 0.58 percent. The market will remain closed all day on January 1, a public holiday. Mainland chipmaker SMIC (0981) added 4.66 percent at HK$21.35, while Tencent (0700) is steady at HK$561.50. The broader Hang Seng Tech Index added 128.91 points, or 1.55 percent.

Source: The Standard December 31, 2020 01:56 UTC