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The benchmark Hang Seng Index edged down 7.83 points to 23,060.36 on turnover of HK$67.46 billion ($8.65 billion).
Chinese shares closed down 0.87 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index, which covers both A and B shares, was down 25.93 points at 2,958.08 on turnover of 199.6 billion yuan ($30.3 billion).