Hang Seng ends higher lifted by financials and commodities

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Shares in Hong Kong advanced on Wednesday following speculations about possible extension of "Operation Twist" program provided by the Federal Reserve. Hang Seng index gained 0.62% or 119.98 points and finished at 19,530.56. Resource shares had a strong session as commodity prices accelerated. Aluminum Corp. of China surged 2.7% and Jiangxi Copper added 1.7%. 

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