Hong Kong shares finished Thursday with hefty losses, with investors keeping a wary eye on indebted Chinese property giant Evergrande after its shares were suspended from trading again.

The Hang Seng Index shed 1.4 percent, or 238 points, to close at 17,373.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 3 points, to 3,110, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.4 percent, or 8 points, to 1,910. (AFP)