Hong Kong: Stocks close sharply lower

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares ended with steep losses Wednesday, hit by concerns over the long-term economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.

The Hang Seng Index fell 2.19 per cent, or 517.69 points, to 23,085.79.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.57 per cent, or 15.77 points, to 2,734.52, but the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange shed 0.35 per cent, or 5.85 points, to 1660.08.

AFP