Hong Kong stocks rallied at the open on Tuesday as investors tracked diplomatic efforts to prevent the Israel-Hamas crisis turning into a broader, regional conflict.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.94 percent to 17,806.

The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.09 percent, or 2.62 points, to 3,076, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.10 percent, or 1.84 points, to 1,886. (AFP)