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Hong Kong stocks close lower as Hang Seng dives 3.03 pct

Published: 22 Oct 2026 - 01:11 pm | Last Updated: 22 Oct 2026 - 01:24 pm
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Thursday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 3.03 percent to close at 22,934.68 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index slumped 3.2 percent to 7,689.19 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 5.03 percent to 3,793.93 points. Enditem
 

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