Hang Seng down 5% in late trade as tech selloff intensifies

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The Hang Seng HSI, -4.22% dropped 5% in late trade on Tuesday, skidding on concerns over regulatory action. Of the major tech companies, Meituan 3690, -17.66% slumped 17%, Alibaba 9988, -6.35% BABA, -7.15% lost 9% and Tencent 700, -8.98% also fell 9%.

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