Chinese equities closed mixed on Monday with the key Shanghai index edged up 0.52 percent.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.52 percent, or 16.75 points, to close at 3,212.75 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index declined 0.8 percent, or 106.35 points, to close at 13,161.09 points.

Combined turnover totaled 280.69 billion yuan (US$41.1 billion), expanding from 204.86 billion yuan on the previous trading day.

(Xinhua News Agency January 11, 2010)