China's shares are little changed after pipeline explosion in Qingdao

Chinese equities fluctuated on Monday as China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. led declines after Qingdao pipeline explosion killed 52 people and as port and defense-related shares recorded gains. The Shanghai Composite Index slid 0.2% to 2,193.99 by 2:16 p.m. local time following a 0.6% gain recorded earlier on the session.