China: Shares mixed in morning trade

[SHANGHAI] Chinese shares were mixed in morning trade Monday as investors shied away from heavyweight financials and chased small firms, dealers said.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.28 per cent, or 9.41 points, to 3,342.35.

The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, rose 0.73 per cent, or 11.06 points, to 1,525.36.

AFP