Shanghai Composite Index Fell 1.42% on Monday

China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Index (000001.SH) lost 1.42% on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component Index (399001.SZ) fell 1.85%.

Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR 50 Index (000688.SH) lost 2.88% for the day, while Shenzhen’s similar ChiNext Index (399006.SZ) fell 1.76%.

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

· Cover Story: Qinghai Has an Ocean of Solar Power, But Nowhere to Store It