Hong Kong, mainland markets open with more losses

Hong Kong stocks opened with losses on Friday morning, extending the previous day’s retreat, on fresh crackdown fears after Beijing unveiled plans for further regulation of its vast economy.

The Hang Seng Index fell 0.84 percent to 26,296.

The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.29 percent to 3,514, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange was down 0.39 percent to 2,469. (AFP)