HK shares finish sharply lower

Hong Kong stocks closed with more steep losses on Tuesday as the Ukraine war sends crude prices surging and ramps up fears about the impact on the global economy.

The Hang Seng Index sank 1.4 percent, or 291 points, to 20,765.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 2.4 percent, or 79 points, to 3,293, while the Shenzhen Composite Index shed 1.9 percent, or 63 points, to 2,139. (AFP)