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Chinese shares edge down after recent rally, led by resources-related stocks

2010-03-02 16:50 BJT

BEIJING, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese equities slid Tuesday, driving the benchmark index down after hitting a five-week high Monday, led by resources-related stocks.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.48 percent, or 14.73 points, to end at 3,073.11 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index declined 0.31 percent, or 39.35 points, to close at 12,548.91 points.

Combined turnover Tuesday was 222.07 billion yuan (32.51 billion U.S. dollars), down from 226.67 billion yuan on the previous trading day.

Editor: Jin Lin | Source: Xinhua