Hong Kong stocks finish lower

Hong Kong shares finished Monday on the back foot for the second straight day following a massive surge in the middle of last week as investors await details after Beijing pledged to support markets.

The Hang Seng Index shed 0.9 percent, or 191 points, to 21,221.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 2 points, to 3,253, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.7 percent, or 15 points, to 2,160. (AFP)