China's stocks end higher tracking US market on improved data

BEIJING - China's stocks closed higher Thursday, trailing rally of the US stock market overnight on improved economic data.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.71 percent, or 20.16 points, to close at 2,843.61.

The Shenzhen Component Index added 0.80 percent, or 98.64 points, to end at 12,409.02.

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