Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:57:11 GMT
Chinese shares decline on disappointing data
Chinese shares retreated, with the regional benchmark index falling for the first day out of last three, as disappointing manufacturing index spurred worries that nation's economy is struggling. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.5% to 2,033.33 at the close, while the CSI 300 Index slid 0.7% to 2,249.15. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index declined 0.3% in Hong Kong.