Hong Kong stocks started little changed on Wednesday after global markets largely fell as traders locked in profits following recent tech-driven rallies.

The Hang Seng Index rose just slightly, up 0.03 percent to 16,167.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.2 percent at 3,042, and the Shenzhen Composite Index on the mainland's second exchange dropped 0.5 percent to 1,709. (AFP)