Hong Kong stocks end sharply lower on trade war worries

The Hang Seng Index fell 2.19 percent, or 661.41 points, to end at 29,518.69.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell slightly 0.18 percent, or 5.52 points, to 3,131.11.

The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, dipped 0.57 percent, or 10.53 points, to 1,831.7.