Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Thursday for a second day following a recent healthy run-up.

The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.7 percent, or 120 points, to 16,961.

The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.2 percent, or 5 points, to 3,038, while the Shenzhen Composite Index retreated 0.6 percent, or 10 points, to 1,758. (AFP)