Shanghai Composite index initially rises by 0.05%, to 3,016.98 points. Shenzhen marks a sharper rise of 0.43%, to 1,723.89 points.
Stock market: Shanghai opens at +0.05% and Shenzhen at -0.43% (HANDLE). (Handset) The Chinese stock markets open the session in positive territory: the Shanghai Composite index initial rises by0.01% to 0.03%. The Shenzhen Composite index begins the session at 0.02%. The Shanghai Stock Exchange is open for trading at 9.30am.