Chinese stocks slump over 1.7 pct Monday

2012-01-16 07:44:53 GMT2012-01-16 15:44:53(Beijing Time) Xinhua English

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks extended losses Monday on worries about slowing domestic GDP, a day before the government will announce key economic data for the fourth quarter last year.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dived 1.71 percent, or 38.39 points, to close at 2,206.19.

The Shenzhen Component Index fell 2.25 percent, or 203.11 points, to finish at 8,827.47.

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