China: Markets open lower on Wednesday

Published Wed, May 19, 2021 · 02:15 AM

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[SHANGHAI] Stocks in mainland Chinese markets fell on Wednesday morning at the open following more losses on Wall Street and in line with a sell-off across Asia.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.59 per cent, or 20.93 points, to 3,508.09, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange slipped 0.32 per cent, or 7.39 points, to 2,316.89.

AFP

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