Chinese shares close higher on Tuesday
Chinese equities rose in active trade on Tuesday, as a report of extended new loans in October lifted optimism for sustained economic growth.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 37.58 points, or 1.22 percent, to end at 3,114.23. The Shenzhen Component Index added 144.20 points, or 1.13 percent, to close at 12,859.86.
Combined turnover expanded to 289.94 billion yuan (42.46 billion U.S. dollars), from 254.17 billion yuan on Monday.
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