Hong Kong shares close sharply down
Hong Kong closed significantly lower on Tuesday, dragged down by major losses in Chinese companies following a mixed session on Wall Street. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.7 percent, or 342 points, to 19,617. The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.3 percent, or 10 points, at 3,264, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was down 1.7 percent, or 34 points, at 2,014. (AFP)