China stocks subdued as bug busters strike again

01.09.2022

Shanghai stocks fell on Wednesday as some big cities tightened COVID-19 curbs to combat fresh outbreaks, while sentiment was also dented by data showing factory activity extended declines.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.8% at close, while the CSI 300 Index edged up 0.1%.

The Hang Seng Index ended almost flat,...