Hong Kong--Hong Kong's stock market edged down 0.22 percent in the first few minutes on Thursday, taking a breather after a week that saw it rack up almost 15 percent in a nine-session winning streak.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index eased 61.53 points to 27,557.29.
In mainland China the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.28 percent, or 52.45 points, to 4,031.71.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, lost 1.97 percent, or 41.39 points, to 2,060.26.
AFP
