Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Aug. 7

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong stock market ended higher on Wednesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.38 percent to close at 16,877.86 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index climbed 1.38 percent to end at 5,933.17 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 1.19 percent to close at 3,382.42 points. (Hong Kong-Stocks)

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TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks ended higher on Wednesday, as the yen slid ag