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  21 Oct 2021, 11:18

Hong Kong stocks start with losses

HONG KONG, Oct 21, 2021 (BSS/AFP) - Hong Kong shares fell at the
open on Thursday with China Evergrande plunging more than 10
percent as trading in the firm resumed following a three-week
suspension with news that a deal to sell a property services unit
had fallen through.

     The Hang Seng Index fell 0.28 percent, or 72.88 points, to
26,063.14.

     The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.08 percent, or 3.05
points, to 3,590.05, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's
second exchange was flat, edging up 0.88 points to 2,420.92.