Hong Kong stocks tumbled at the beginning of Wednesday following another day of violent protests that have jammed up the city, with fears of further unrest to come.
The Hang Seng Index sank 1.12 percent, or 304.12 points, to 26,761.16.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.06 percent, or 1.80 points, to 2,913.02 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, was barely moved, inching 0.51 points lower to 1,613.68.
Source: AFP
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Hong Kong stocks finish week on positive note (Review)
Saturday, 7 December 2019 04:32 WIB
Hong Kong closed more than one percent higher Friday, boosted by renewed hopes that China and the United States will eventually reach a partial trade deal.
The Hang Seng index added 1.07 percent, or 281.33 points, to 26,498.37.
The benchmark...