Hong Kong stocks finished with another loss on Wednesday as investors took a breather after a 10-day winning run, though they remain optimistic over the outlook for US interest rate cuts this year.

The Hang Seng Index sank 0.9 percent, or 165 points, to 18,313.

The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.6 percent, or 19 points, to 3,128, while the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 1.3 percent, or 23 points, to 1,772. (AFP)