Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index ended 0.7% or
139.30 points up closing at 19,179.69 as investors reflected their optimism
that European leaders will be able to provide tangible solution for debt crisis
this week. Exporters Hong Kong, Li & Fung Ltd. and Lenovo Group Ltd.
supported the index adding 3.3% and 2% respectively. China Southern
Airlines Co. weighted down the index as its shares lost 4.5%, mainly due to
rise in oil prices. China Eastern Airlines Corp. traded flat in Hong Kong
despite 3.3% decline in Chinese markets.