Beijing: Chinese stocks were slightly higher in morning trade on Monday, despite official data showing that manufacturing activity growth slowed in August, dealers said.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.09 percent, or 2.11 points, to 2,219.31.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China`s second exchange, rose 0.18 percent, or 2.18 points, to 1,214.44.
China`s official purchasing managers` index -- a measure of manufacturing activity -- came in at 51.1 in August, the government said, down from 51.7 in July.
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