(Yicai Global) July 13 -- CNY1.6 trillion (USD228.5 billion) changed hands on China’s mainland stock markets today, the sixth straight trading day with a turnover of more than CNY1.5 trillion (USD214 billion) as investor confidence continues to boom.

Over 3,400 stocks advanced, led by the agriculture and water conservancy sectors. Catering, tourism and airport stocks were the worst performers.

The Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.77 percent to finish at 3,443.29, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 3.5 percent to 14,149.14, and the ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises listed in Shenzhen, closed up almost 4 percent at 2,889.43.

Editor: Kim Taylor