Mainland shares recoup losses

Official measures calm sentiment, as securities firms lead rebound

China's A-share market extended its rebound on Monday, with securities firms leading the recovery, after a slew of government measures unveiled from Friday onward eased concerns relating to stock-based collateral.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index jumped by 4.09 percent, or more than 100 points, to close at 2654.88 points, its biggest single day gain since March 2016.