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Shares Surge in China as Investors Snap up Commodities

In Asia Thursday the Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.5% to 2,749 and the Hang Seng Index fell 0.3% to 23,780. In Japan the Nikkei 225 Index advanced 0.7% to end the day at 10,479.

Chinese Inflation Drags Asian Shares Lower

Asian markets plunged Thursday. In China the Shanghai Composite Index tumbled 2.9% to 2,678 and in Hong Kong the Hang Seng Index fell 1.7% to 24,004. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index lost 1.1% to end the day at 10,437.

Chinese Shares Surge Along With Foreign Investments

Shares rose in Asia Wednesday. In Shanghai the Composite Index climbed 1.8% to 2,758 and in Hong Kong the Hang Seng rose 1.1% to 24,420. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index was up 0.4%, ending the day at 10,557.

Memory Chips Prop up the Nikkei, Chalco Rises on the Hang Seng

In Asia Monday the Nikkei 225 Index added 0.2% to close at 10,519 and in Hong Kong the Hang Seng Index remained virtually unchanged at 24,154. In China the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.1% to 2,709.