Hong Kong shares rose on Thursday after a four-day sell-off, with traders keenly awaiting the release of key US inflation data later in the day.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.3 percent, or 49 points, to 17,042.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.3 percent, or 7 points, to 3,029, and the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.4 percent, or 6 points, to 1,883. (AFP)