Hang Seng Index falls 188 points to 24,011 by midday

Hang Seng Index edged lower in the early trading session, falling 188 points by midday.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 188 points, or 0.78 percent, to 24,011 points.

The half-day market turnover was HK$204 billion.

Tech gauge slid 0.06 percent to 4,728 points.

In the mainland, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index slid 0.46 percent, or 18 points, to 3,952 points. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange Composite Index slid 0.35 percent to 14,887 points.

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