CPC delegation visits Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain

A delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC) paid visits to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain from September 18 to 26 to boost exchanges and cooperation between China and the three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

The delegation was led by Li Mingxiang, vice minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.

During its stay in the three countries, the CPC delegation held meetings respectively with local government officials, members of friendship associations, and scholars of think tanks.

The Qatari, Kuwaiti and Bahraini sides all expressed readiness to deepen strategic communication and push forward their respective ties with China.

CPC delegation visits Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain

Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Tuesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.73 percent to close at 23,041.32 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index slumped 0.45 percent to 7,766.91 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 1.48 percent to 3,800.43 points.

Hong Kong stocks close lower on Tuesday