Hong Kong stocks end with losses
Hong Kong stocks sank on Wednesday as Chinese tech firms suffered hefty selling, with traders also awaiting the release of US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.9 percent, or 175 points, to 20,309. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.4 percent, or 13 points, to 3,327, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.4 percent, or 7 points, to 2,147. (AFP)