"Hong Kong Stocks Rise Despite Evergrande Shock"

Hong Kong stocks rose as China's market regulator suspended securities lending of restricted shares to stabilize stock prices, but gains were limited by Evergrande's liquidation shock. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.8%, with tech and property stocks rising. Evergrande's court-ordered liquidation tempered gains, while US legislation targeting Chinese biotech firms affected stock performance. Caution prevails ahead of potentially weak economic data, including Chinese manufacturing and the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting. Other major Asian markets also traded higher.