Hong Kong stocks closed with more losses on Wednesday on lingering fears the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates this year, with investors also awaiting the release of US inflation data later in the week.

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.83 percent, or 344 points, to 18,477.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.1 percent, or 1 point, to 3,111, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.3 percent, or 5 points, to 1,734. (AFP)