Markets in Asia were mostly higher. Japan was closed for a holiday.

The Hang Seng rose 3.3% to 22,603. China Life (LFC) rose 5% to 29.45. China Petroleum (SNP) rose 4.9% to 7.86.

The Shanghai Composite was up 1.7% to 2,826.

Data from Reuters.

Douglas A. McIntyre

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