Hong Kong shares finished slightly higher on Wednesday after three days of losses though traders remain on edge about the outlook for the global economy as inflation surges and interest rates are hiked.

The Hang Seng Index gained 0.29 percent, or 59.17 points, to 20,171.27.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 1.19 percent, or 36.54 points, to 3,107.46, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange rose 1.17 percent, or 22.40 points, to 1,944.88. (AFP)