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Chinese shares open up 0.69 percent

2008-07-30 03:17:39 GMT2008-07-30 11:17:39 (Beijing Time) SINA English

Chinese share prices edged higher Wednesday morning led by airlines and oil companies after crude prices hit a two-month low overnight, dealers said.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, which covers A and B shares, was up 19.77 points, or 0.69 percent, at 2,870.09.

The Shanghai A-share index added 20.78 points, or 0.69 percent, to 3,010.81, while the Shenzhen A-share index rose 7.80 points, or 0.87 percent, at 905.63.

(Agencies)

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