Hong Kong shares close deep in red

Hong Kong stocks ended with more hefty losses on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting indicated a more aggressive tightening of monetary policy to rein in inflation.

The Hang Seng Index lost 1.2 percent, or 271 points, to 21,808.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.4 percent, or 46 points, to 3,236, while the Shenzhen Composite Index sank 1.9 percent, or 40 points, to 2,087. (AFP)