Hong Kong stocks close down
Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Tuesday as worries about inflation and rising interest rates overshadowed a report indicating China's tech sector overhaul could be coming to an end. The Hang Seng Index shed 0.6 percent, or 122 points, to 21,531. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.2 percent, or 5 points, to 3,241, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.1 percent, or 1 point, to 2,072. (AFP)