HK stocks slightly higher

Hong Kong stocks closed marginally higher amid worsening global sentiment. Chinese shares also closed in positive territory. 

The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 0.42 percent at 23,893.36, at the close.

Alibaba Group (9988) added 0.78 percent at HK$205.80, while PA Good Doctor (1833) jumped by 7.20 percent at HK$114.70.

At midday the HSI was down by 133.94 points, or 0.56 percent at 23,659.61.

In mainland China, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index  closed up by 0.60 percent at 2,843.98,  while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Composite Index won 1.05 percent at 1,771.80.