Hong Kong shares open sharply down
Hong Kong stocks tumbled at Monday's open, as the Hang Seng Index sank 1.88 percent, or 338 points, to 17,654. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.62 percent, or 19 points, to 3,078, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.70 percent, or 14 points, to 2,015. (AFP)