HK stocks open lower; tech sector eyes Didi

Hong Kong stocks fell in the first few minutes of trade on Monday, 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 0.8 percent to 28,098.

The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.1 percent to 3,516, while the Shenzhen Composite Index inched down 0.63 points to 2,397. (AFP)