Hong Kong shares shook off an uncertain start to trade higher, and Japanese shares managed to stage a turnaround on Friday afternoon, with investors looking for bargains after recent losses. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 1% to 23,117.59, paring weekly losses to 0.3%, helped by gains from PetroChina Co.
China’s Shanghai Composite Index wavered between gains and losses in the session, slipping 0.1% to 2,733.92.
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average edged up 0.2% to 9,578.42 in the afternoon session, as gains from Fujitsu Ltd. , up 3.5%, worked to offset losses related to a stronger yen.
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