China stocks close 0.71% lower Tuesday

Updated: 2011-08-16 15:58

(Xinhua)

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BEIJING - China's stocks closed lower on Tuesday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.71 percent, or 18.60 points, to close at 2,608.17.

The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.87 percent, or 102.33 points, to finish at 11,665.41.

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