Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday on profit-taking as traders step back after a long-running rally, with tech and property firms leading the losses, while eyes turn to an upcoming earnings release from chip titan Nvidia.

The Hang Seng Index shed 2.1 percent, or 415 points, to 19,220.

The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.4 percent, or 13 points, to 3,157, while the Shenzhen Composite Index retreated 0.8 percent, or 13 points, to 1,780. (AFP)