HONG KONG: Shanghai stocks ended down Wednesday, reversing earlier gains, as upbeat industrial profits data from China reduced expectations the government would add to its stimulus measures soon.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slid 0.37 percent, or 11.03 points, to 2,953.67. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, slipped 0.29 percent, or 5.48 points, to 1,876.51.

The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong fell 0.21 percent, or 45.67 points, to 21,361.60.

Copyright AFP (Agence France-Presse), 2016