Hong Kong stocks close deep in the red

Hong Kong and mainland shares fell sharply on Thursday.

The Hang Seng Index shed 1.3 percent, or 262 points, to close at 20,682.

The Shanghai Composite Index lost 2.3 percent, or 71 points, to 3,079, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dropped 3.1 percent, or 61 points, to 1,923. (AFP)