Hong Kong stocks open lower ahead of mainland data
Hong Kong stocks began Tuesday with a small loss as traders await the release of mainland economic growth data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.67 percent, or 139.04 points, to 20,643.41. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.19 percent, or 6.38 points, to 3,379.23, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dropped 0.15 percent, or 3.13 points, to 2,138.27. (AFP)