Hong Kong stocks opened sharply lower on Tuesday morning as investors turned their focus to the previous day's liquidation order for Chinese property giant Evergrande and its possible impact on the country's economy.

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.12 percent to 15,896.

The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.59 percent, or 17.08 points to 2,866, and the Shenzhen Composite Index eased 0.68 percent, or 11.19 points, to 1,626. (AFP)