Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Tuesday morning following a strong run-up the day before, with traders awaiting the release of key US and Chinese inflation data later in the week.

The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.35 percent to 21,577.

The Shanghai Composite Index was flat, inching down 0.96 points to 3,235, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was also barely moved, easing 0.57 points to 2,074. (AFP)