Hong Kong shares end well down

Hong Kong stocks closed sharply lower on Friday following a roller-coaster week, with tech firms leading losses despite a strong lead from Wall Street.

The Hang Seng Index sank 2.5 percent, or 541 points, to 21,404.

The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.2 percent, or 38 points, to 3,212, while the Shenzhen Composite Index shed 1.4 percent, or 30 points, to 2,113. (AFP)