HK shares end higher led by Chinese insurers

HONG KONG, July 3 - Hong Kong shares reversed their downward course to claw back a 0.1 percent gain on Friday, snapping a three-day losing spell, as Chinese insurers climbed, tracking strong gains on the mainland markets.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index <.HSI> finished up 25.35 points at 18,203.40, but the main index lost 2.1 percent on week.

The China Enterprises Index <.HSCE>, which represents top locally listed mainland Chinese stocks, was up 0.1 percent at 10,983.77.

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