BREAKING NEWS

Hong Kong shares to start up 0.9%, China plays jump

HONG KONG - Hong Kong shares were set tostart the week higher on Monday, lifted by strength in Chinesegrowth plays, but a slew of profit warnings will likely temperany further relief from China GDP figures that were in line withexpectations.

The Hang Seng Index was set to start up 0.9 percentat 19,265.34. The China Enterprises Index of top Chineselistings in Hong Kong was indicated to start up 0.76 percent.