Chinese Stocks Dropped Suddenly as Traders Focus on Trade Talks

Chinese stocks slid suddenly on Tuesday, showing that investors remain on edge as the second day of trade talks with the US gets underway.

A gauge of Chinese shares in Hong Kong fell as much as 0.9% as trading resumed after the mid-day break, and finished the session down 0.2%. It had risen as much as 0.5% earlier. The CSI 300 Index, a benchmark for onshore equities, flipped to a loss to end 0.5% lower.