Shenzhen Composite Index rebounded in early trade, quickly turning positive; ChiNext Index's decline narrowed to 0.6%; Shanghai Composite Index down 0.5%.

Hang Seng oscillated and closed marginally higher, up 0.01% at 23,529.12 at midday after an intraday low of 23,385.29. Hang Seng Tech fell 1.02% to 3,828.25. Market turnover was HKD 87.72 billion. Innovative-drug names led gains; coal and mainland bank stocks were active. Precious metals rallied then retreated; optical-communications opened strong but faded. Property and auto sectors were weakest. Selected movers: 02359.HK +5.45%, 01898.HK +2.82%, 03968.HK +2.01%, 06693.HK +4.05%, 02015.HK -3.65%, 03308.HK -3.55%.

巴拿馬運河負責人：今年一艘船通過巴拿馬運河支付的最高金額爲520萬美元。