China
Hong Kong's stock market ended higher Thursday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.02 percent to close at 25,835.57 points.
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 0.08 percent to end at 9,143.34 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index declined by 0.58 percent to end at 5,574.59 points.
Hong Kong stocks close higher Thursday
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning welcomed the Republic of Korea's (ROK) recent move to ease multiple-entry visa requirements and extend their validity for Chinese travelers, saying it will help deepen mutual understanding between the people of the two countries.
At a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, Mao responded to a media question about the ROK government's new policy, which took effect on Monday.
"The continued efforts by China and the ROK to enhance the facilitation of personnel exchanges are conducive to boosting mutual understanding and communication between the people of the two countries," Mao stated.
Chinese spokeswoman welcomes ROK decision to ease multiple-entry visas for Chinese travelers
