European stock markets rebounded slightly at the open Friday, the end of a highly volatile week for equities as traders focus in particular on the Ukraine crisis and inflation outlook.
The Hang Seng Index shed 1.88 percent, or 465.06 points, to 24,327.71.
The Shanghai Composite Index put on 0.66 percent, or 22.72 points, to 3,490.76, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange rose 0.42 percent, or 9.63 points, to 2,311.79.
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