[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks finished Tuesday with deep losses following a healthy four-day rally, though mainland Chinese shares extended their latest advances.

The Hang Seng Index shed 1.38 per cent, or 363.50 points, to 25,975.66.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.37 per cent, or 12.46 points, to 3,345.34 while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange added 1.71 per cent, or 36.35 points, to 2,157.94.

AFP