BUZZ-Kelun-Biotech hits record peak on inclusion in Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect

Reuters03-04

** Shares of Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co Ltd

jump as much as 31.6% to HK$136.50, their highest since debut on July 11

** Stock on course to snap three straight sessions of decline; fourth biggest pct gainer in Hang Seng Composite Index

** The Chinese biopharmaceuticals and chemical raw materials producer says it has been included in the list of eligible shares in the Southbound Trading Link of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, effective March 4

** Co says the inclusion in Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect will facilitate expansion of its shareholder base and increase the trading liquidity of the shares

** Hong Kong's healthcare index rises 2.9%, while Hang Seng Composite Index and Hang Seng Index both climb 0.2%

(Reporting by Donny Kwok)

((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))

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