Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, May 17
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong shares ended higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 3.27 percent to close at 20,602.52 points.
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 3.67 percent to end at 7,076.80 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 5.78 percent to close at 4,272.95 points. (Hong Kong-Stocks)
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CANBERRA -- Millions of Australian workers will be granted access to paid d