Hong Kong shares finished on a marginally positive note on Tuesday as bargain-buying helped stabilise the market after big losses suffered in recent weeks, though recession fears continue to weigh on the mood.

The Hang Seng Index inched up 5 points to 17,860.

The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.4 percent, or 42 points, to 3,093, while the Shenzhen Composite Index jumped 2.1 percent, or 40 points, to 1,989. (AFP)