Shares fell at the opening of business in Hong Kong on Friday as tech firms suffered early selling, while traders shrugged off a positive lead from Wall Street.

The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.68 percent, or 116.33 points, to 16,978.70.

The Shanghai Composite Index was flat, nudging up 1.33 points to 3,035.58, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was also barely moved, inching down 0.60 points to 1,721.00. (AFP)