Shanghai Shares Rise as China Markets Reopen; Banks Lead Advance

Chinese stocks rose, led by banks, as the nation’s financial markets reopened after a week-long break. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.4 percent to 3,394.85 at 9:34 a.m. local time. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. advanced 3.5 percent ... ( read original story ...)

Examining the Appeal of China’s H-Shares Market

In contrast, the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index is currently around double this figure. As such, the H-Shares market is much cheaper than its mainland equivalents, as well being amongst the cheapest in the world. Other factors also play their ... ( read original story ...)