The Hang Seng rose thanks to the economic data that supports

Shares of shares in Hong Kong and China surged in trading today after the August economic data suggests the economic recovery.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world's largest suppliers of credit, rose 1.4% in Hong Kong.

At the close of trading this evening, Hang Seng has gained 0.8% ketitik 21,237.48.

Shares of oil producer CNOOC rose 2.4% ketitik HK $ 11.04, while PetroChina, the biggest rival CNOOC, up 2.1% ketitik HK $ 9.23.