Hong Kong stocks extend sell-off
Hong Kong stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, extending a sell-off fuelled by profit-taking, with tech giants leading the losses. The Hang Seng Index dropped 2.1 percent, or 360 points, to 16,993. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.6 percent, or 16 points, to 3,021, and the Shenzhen Composite Index eased 0.8 percent, or 14 points, to 1,889. (AFP)