Hong Kong shares ended flat on Thursday, a day after a near-four percent surge, while mainland Chinese markets rallied on news that China and the United States would resume trade talks next month.
The Hang Seng Index inched down 7.70 points to 26 515.53.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.96% to 2 985.86, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, rose 0.93%e to 1 651.63.