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Chinese shares close flat despite strong economic figures

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-16 15:36

Related readings:  China's June CPI falls 1.7%, PPI down 7.8%  China GDP grows 7.1% in first half '09  Shipping, metal surges boost mainland shares

Chinese share prices closed flat on Thursday despite strong economic figures in the first half year.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.15 percent, or 4.81 points, to 3,183.74.

The Shenzhen Component Index edged up 0.02 percent, or 2.63 points, to 13,081.89.

Total turnover shrank slightly to 332.37 billion yuan ($48.88 billion) from 333.4 billion yuan on the previous trading day.