BEIJING -- Chinese stocks closed lower on Monday, as the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.38 percent, or 7.93 points, to close at 2,106.96.
The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 8,838.63, down 0.51 percent, or 44.98 points.
During the trading on Monday, the Shanghai Composite Index dived under the 2,100-point mark for the first time since March 2009 and hit a lowest level at 2,089.02 points.