Hong Kong stocks bounced back on Monday from losses at the end of last week, with traders awaiting the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve's November policy meeting.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.86 percent, or 323.88 points, to 17,778.07.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.46 percent, or 13.95 points, to 3,068.32, and the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange rose 0.65 percent, or 12.53 points, to 1,936.49. (AFP)