Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.64% on Thursday

China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Index (000001.SH) lost 0.64% on Thursday, while the Shenzhen Component Index (399001.SZ) rose 0.34%.

Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR 50 Index (000688.SH) gained 0.75% for the day, while Shenzhen’s similar ChiNext Index (399006.SZ) rose 1.0%.

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

· Delayed Receivable Payments Are a Threat to Small Businesses, Says Report