Hong Kong: Stocks open lower

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks fell in the first few minutes of trade Monday morning with tech firms taking a hit after China's cyber watchdog ordered ride-hailing service Didi be removed from app stores in the latest crackdown on the sector.

The Hang Seng Index fell 0.75 per cent or 211.51 points to 28,098.91.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.05 per cent or 1.84 points to 3,516.92, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange inched down 0.63 point to 2,397.40.

AFP