Hong Kong: Shares open lower after rally

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks started Wednesday with losses following a two-day rally, while investors remained on edge over uncertainties caused by the coronavirus epidemic.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.26 per cent, or 61.97 points, to 24,191.32.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.53 per cent, or 14.85 points, to 2,805.92, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange fell 0.46 per cent, or 7.94 points, to 1,735.43.

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