Asian stocks rise on China's economic growth

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Source: Bloomberg
Asian stocks gained as economic growth in China met economists' projections and U.S. housing starts increased. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8% to 123.91, set for the highest close since September 19. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbed 2% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.9%. South Korea's Kospi Index rose 0.1% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index advanced 0.6%.
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