The Hang Seng Index ended lower on Wednesday, finishing 0.83 percent lower at 25,440.

The Hang Seng's China Enterprises and Tech indexes also finished the day lower, closing down nearly one percent.

On the mainland, stocks closed higher, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.32 percent to 3,946 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.09 percent higher at 14,414 points.

In Japan, Tokyo stocks ended higher, supported by buying of some semiconductor-related shares.

The benchmark Nikkei ended up 553 points, or 0.83 percent, from Monday at 67,524.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 38.39 points, or 0.94 percent, higher at 4,139, hitting a record high.

Japanese markets were closed on Tuesday for a public holiday.

Investors took a wait-and-see stance during early trading ahead of the release of the US consumer price index for July.

But the Nikkei gained ground in the afternoon, boosted by chip-related shares, analysts said. (Xinhua)



Edited by Tony Sabine