Hong Kong stocks open lower
Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday morning as traders eased back after a healthy run-up in recent sessions and following a negative lead from Wall Street. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.35 percent to 21,340. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.34 percent to 3.175, while the Shenzhen Composite Index retreated 0.3 percent to 2,001. (AFP)