A electronic screen shows Hong Kong stocks index in a Hong Kong street, Jan. 22, 2008. Hong Kong stocks on Tuesday continue to dive 2,061.23 points, the largest single-day drop everin points, to close at 21,757.63.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    HONG KONG, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong stocks on Tuesday continue to dive 2,061.23 points, the largest single-day drop everin points, to close at 21,757.63.

    The benchmark Hang Seng Index once plunged as much as 2,109.23 points, or 8.85 percent during the last half hour before diving 2,061.23 points, or 8.65 percent, lower from Monday's sharp losses to close at 21,757.63.