Hong Kong stocks end down
Hong Kong shares closed slightly lower on Thursday, extending losses to a third day as data showing China's consumer price index fell faster than expected in October sparked fears over the world's number two economy. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.3 percent, or 57 points, to 17,511. The Shanghai Composite Index was flat, inching up 0.9 points to 3,053, and the Shenzhen Composite Index was down 0.5 percent, or 8 points, to 1,911. (Additional reporting by AFP)