Chinese shares sets a new 10-month high after rising a slight 0.11 percent on Tuesday, led by heavyweights and property sector.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 3.02 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 2,724.3. The Shenzhen Component Index was up 0.6 percent, or 62.99 points, to 10,484.33.

Combined turnover rose to 240.42 billion yuan (US$35.1 billion) from 225.23 billion yuan the previous trading day.

(Xinhua News Agency June 2, 2009)