Hong Kong shares finish sharply lower
Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Thursday, in line with losses across Asia, as investors awaited the release of key inflation figures due at the end of the week. The Hang Seng Index lost 2.1 percent, or 373 points, to 17,716. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.9 percent, or 26 points, to 2,945, while the Shenzhen Composite Index shed 1.7 percent, or 27 points, to 1,614. (AFP)