Hong Kong stocks enjoyed a strong start to the week on Monday, in line with gains across Asia, as investors kept tabs on US talks to lift the debt ceiling and avert a default.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.8 percent, or 343 points, to 19,971.

The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.2 percent, or 38 points, to 3,310, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 1.2 percent, or 23 points, to 2,033. (AFP)