Hong Kong stocks finished sharply lower on Wednesday as another round of below-forecast data reinforced worries about the stuttering Chinese economy.
The Hang Seng Index sank 1.57 percent, or 305.30 points, to 19,110.38.
The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.69 percent, or 22.40 points to 3,222.95, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange fell 0.84 percent, or 17.30 points, to 2,051.52.
Source : AFP