Hong Kong market joins Asia-wide retreat

Hong Kong stocks dipped in the first trades of Wednesday morning, in line with a broad retreat in Asia and following a six-day rally.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.18 percent to 25,668.

The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.09 percent to 3,519, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange edged up 0.15 percent to 2,454. (AFP)