Hong Kong shares finished on the front foot again on Tuesday, building on a recent rally as traders were cheered by data indicating improvement in China's factory activity.

The Hang Seng Index rose 1.4 percent, or 291 points, to 21,415.

The Shanghai Composite Index jumped 1.2 percent, or 37 points, to 3,186, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 1.6 percent, or 31 points to 2,006. (AFP)