Hong Kong stocks turned negative on Monday, in line with losses across most of Asia, ahead of key US inflation data due at the end of the week.

The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.2 percent, or 25 points, to 16,473.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.7 percent, or 21 points, to 3,026, while the Shenzhen Composite Index sank 1.9 percent, or 33 points, to 1,749. (AFP)