China shares slip ahead of key policy meetings, Hong Kong flat

China stocks fell on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of key policy meetings and amid a seasonal earnings lull, while Hong Kong shares were little changed. China's blue-chip CSI300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both lost 0.6%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng edged up 0.1%. Investors are eyeing new opportunities in sectors with low valuations. Analysts anticipate market volatility until mid-2026, with potential recovery tied to improving earnings in Q2 or Q3 of 2026. Investors await readouts from key policy meetings, while tighter liquidity at year-end leans market risk appetite toward prudence.