HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares tracked strength on the mainland to close at an over five-month high on Monday, after China's central bank said it will switch the benchmark for floating-rate loans, a move that could help lower funding costs.
The Hang Seng index closed up 0.3% at 28,319.39, its highest since July 26, while the China Enterprises Index gained 0.3% to 11,225.31.
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