Hong Kong: Stocks close with heavy losses
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HONG KONG shares plummeted on Tuesday (Apr 19), ending the first day of trade after a lengthy holiday hiatus in the red over China growth concerns and Beijing's continuing regulatory restrictions on tech companies.
The Hang Seng Index plunged 2.28 per cent, or 490.32 points, to close at 21,027.76.
The Shanghai Composite Index ended the day 0.05 per cent, or 1.5 points, lower at 3,194.03, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange fell 0.11 per cent, or 2.24 points, to 2,020.28. AFP
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