Hong Kong shares edge down at open

Hong Kong stocks edged lower in opening trade on Friday following a mixed finish on Wall Street and ahead of an expected advisory by US President Joe Biden warning over doing business in the city.

The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.08 percent to 27,973.

The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.14 percent to 3,559, while the Shenzhen Composite Index also shed 0.14 percent to 2,475. (AFP)