Hong Kong shares opened higher on Monday after US gains and ahead of a key legislative session in Beijing where the mainland's annual growth target and other key policies will be announced.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.2 percent, or 40.11 points, to 16,629.55.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.2 percent, or 4.73 points, at 3,022.29, and the Shenzhen Composite Index also fell 0.2 percent, or 4.17 points, to 1,721.22. (AFP)