Hong Kong stocks close with another loss
Hong Kong shares finished with a loss on Wednesday as investors fret over the outlook for the Chinese economy following another batch of below-forecast growth data earlier in the week. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.3 percent, or 63 points, to close at 18,952. The Shanghai Composite Index was marginally higher, adding 1 point to 3,198, while the Shenzhen Composite Index slipped 0.3 percent, or 5 points, to 2037. (AFP)