China Stocks end softer on weaker growth outlook

The Mainland China equity market ended down on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, as mainland investors sentiments hurt after data showed slower loan growth in July, but losses were kept in check by solid gains for tech shares. The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 0.1%, to 3,701.42, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.1%, to 3,246.62 points. The Shenzhen Composite Index went up 0.59% or 11.11 points to 1,898.39. China's new loans in July fell to their lowest in 8 months, reinforcing views economic activity will slow in the second half.

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