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Chinese shares up 3.68 pct as investors' confidence rally amid stimulus measures

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-11-13 15:43

BEIJING -- Chinese shares advanced 3.68 percent on Thursday as the detailed economy stimulus plan approved by State Council, the country's Cabinet, on Wednesday buoying investors confidence.

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed up 3.68 percent, or 68.50 points, to finish at 1,927.61. The Shenzhen index ended up 4.04 percent, or 247.36 points, to close at 6,364.03 points.

The combined turnover jumped to 113.03 billion yuan (US$16.55 billion) from Wednesday's 60.419 billion yuan.