Published August 21, 2026 Updated about 2 hours ago By Reuters SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Thursday, as healthcare stocks surged and tech shares rebounded from a selloff, amid a broader recovery across Asia. China’s large-cap CSI300 Index finished the session up 0.1percent, after tumbling 3percent on Wednesday. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.2percent. In Hong Kong, Hang Seng climbed 0.8percent after a nearly flat session on Wednesday. Investors drew solace from strength in neighbouring markets following the global tech selloff in the previous session. South Korea’s Kospi Index jumped 6percent while Japan’s stock market gained 1.4percent. Sentiment was also aided by a fresh batch of Chinese companies - including Foxconn Industrial Internet Co and CCCC Design & Consulting - announcing share buybacks or purchases.…