Hong Kong: Stocks start lower

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong opened in the red Wednesday as profit-takers moved in following a more-than-2-per cent rally the day before.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.24 per cent or 60.41 points to 25,575.25.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.17 per cent or 5.71 points to 3,315.18, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange slipped 0.19 per cent or 4.19 points to 2,228.51.

AFP