Hong Kong sinks, China shares test fresh six-month lows

China shares tested six-month lows, sinking Hong Kong markets, as a cash squeeze in the mainland lingered and official news reports on Wednesday dampened hopes for policy easing.

Chinese growth-sensitive counters took some of the biggest hits. Most high yielding, defensive names were also weaker as global markets awaited the outcome of a two-day US Federal Reserve policymaking meeting. Word will come early Thursday Hong Kong-time.

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