Hong Kong shares pare losses

Hong Kong stocks pared early losses on Thursday but gains were capped by worries over the tightening US presidential election race.

The benchmark Hang Seng index dipped 0.1 per cent to 22,782.21 points by midday, having touched the lowest level since Aug. 11 in early trading on US election jitters.

The Hong Kong China Enterprises Index gained 0.1 per cent, according to a news agency report.