China stocks widen losses on easing inflation

BEIJING -- China's stocks widened losses midday Monday after data showed China's inflation eased to a 29-month low of 2.2 percent in June.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 24.94 points, or 1.12 percent, to end the morning session at 2,198.64 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index lost 1.01 percent, or 97.99 points, to 9,592.17 points.