Hong Kong stocks tumble after weak China data
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 1.6 percent, or 305 points, to 19,110. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.7 percent, or 22 points to 3,222, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.8 percent, or 17 points, to 2,051. (AFP)