Mainland stocks hit by economy fears

The mainland's major stock index fell more than 2 percent yesterday and turnover in Shanghai A shares shrank to its lowest level since December 2006 as concern about the slowing economy continued to drive investors from the market.

The Shanghai Composite Index ended down 2.14 percent at 2741.74 points, near its intra-day low of 2738.85.

Turnover in Shanghai A shares shrank to 37.4 billion yuan from Friday's 50.6 billion yuan.