Hong Kong stocks down at open
Hong Kong stocks fell at the start of trade Wednesday following a see-saw day on Wall Street, as recession fears continue to weigh on sentiment, though tech firms provided some support. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.35 percent to 21,778. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.38 percent to 3,391, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.30 percent to 2,226. (AFP)