Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.98% on Monday

China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Index (000001.SH) lost 0.98% on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component Index (399001.SZ) fell 0.76%.

Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR 50 Index (000688.SH) ended nearly flat for the day, while Shenzhen’s similar ChiNext Index (399006.SZ) fell 0.52%.

Below is a rundown of the top China business and finance stories, plus other news for the day:

· Cover Story: State Insurance Boss’s Capital Games in Hong Kong