(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-07 05:46 Hong Kong shares end morning weaker as China telcos, banks slide - UPDATE (Interactive Investor)

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

HONG KONG (XFN-ASIA) - Share prices finished the morning weaker as China telecom firms saw further profit-taking as Beijing prepared to issue 3G licenses, and mainland banks were sold off after news that Bank of America cut its stake in China Construction Bank (CCB).