HK shares gain 0.7 pct; end at 12-mnth closing high

HONG KONG, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose 0.7 percent on Tuesday, to finish near a 12-month closing high as key data releases from China were more or less in line with expectations, while select stocks were snapped on hopes of solid earnings growth in the first half.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI finished 144.69 points higher at 21,074.21, ending above the 21,000 points level for the first time since September 2008.

The China Enterprises Index .HSCE, which represents top locally listed mainland Chinese stocks, was up 0.7 percent at 11,988.79. (Reporting by Parvathy Ullatil; Editing by Chris Lewis)