Hong Kong shares built on a long-running rally on Monday after China last week unveiled plans to help its property sector, and as traders were upbeat about a possible US interest rate cut in the coming months.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.4 percent, or 82 points, to 19,636.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent, or 17 points, to 3,171, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.5 percent, or 8 points, to 1,793. (AFP)