Hong Kong stocks finished Monday slightly higher after three days of losses, boosted by bargain-buying and a rally in banking giant HSBC, though gains were tempered by weak Chinese data and a drop in market heavyweight Alibaba.

The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 9 points, to 20,165.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.2 percent, or 6 points, to 3,259, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 1 percent, or 21 points, to 2,202. (AFP)