Hong Kong stocks close down

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares finished lower Monday, with losses by major tech firms weighing on the overall market.

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.76 per cent, or 417.31 points, to 23,349.38.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.50 per cent, or 18.13 points, to 3,589.31, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange fell 1.22 per cent, or 30.88 points, to 2,495.50.

AFP