HK shares gain led by HSBC, but SHK Properties down

(Updates to open)

HONG KONG, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks rose on
Tuesday as investors took heart in advancing Asian markets, with
global lender HSBC Holdings plc (0005.HK: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) rebounding after two
straight sessions of sharp losses.

Top Hong Kong developer Sun Hung Kai Properties (0016.HK: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz)
came under pressure, however, after saying its chairman would
take temporary leave.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI opened up 1.2 percent at
24,040.66. The China Enterprises index of H-shares .HSCE, or
Hong Kong-listed shares in mainland companies, was up 1.3
percent.
(Reporting by Rita Chang)