Hong Kong stocks end up 2.14 pct; China banks lead

Hong Kong stocks closed up 2.14 percent for the fourth straight day on Tuesday, tracking gains on the mainland and led by Chinese banks in the territory on hopes of continued support from the Chinese government.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index finished 440.5 points higher at 21,069.81, its highest close since mid-August.

The China Enterprises Index, which represents top locally listed mainland Chinese stocks, was up 2.48 percent at 12,275.66 while the Shanghai Composite Index closed up 1.7 percent for the sixth straight day.