Hong Kong shares closed deep in negative territory on Thursday, in line with a sell-off across world markets after Federal Reserve minutes fanned concerns that interest rates will continue to rise and be held elevated until inflation is tamed.

The Hang Seng Index sank 0.8 percent, or 158 points, to end at 19,763.

The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.5 percent, or 14 points, to 3,277, while the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.3 percent, or 5 points, to 2,236. (AFP).