Hong Kong shares finish lower
Hong Kong stocks slipped on Thursday as a warning about the strength of the Chinese economy by Premier Li Keqiang overshadowed minutes indicating a less hawkish Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.3 percent, or 55 points, to 20,116. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.5 percent, or 15 points, to 3,123, while the Shenzhen Composite Index put on 0.5 percent, or 10 points, to 1,955. (AFP)