HK shares open down on China economy jitters
Hong Kong stocks tumbled at the open on Monday following data showing China fell further into deflation last month, while investors are looking ahead to a Federal Reserve policy meeting later this week. The Hang Seng Index sank 1.1 percent to 16,149. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.5 percent to 2,956, and the Shenzhen Composite Index also shed 0.5 percent to 1,838. (AFP)