(Yicai Global) April 8 -- This morning's losses in Chinese major mainland stock benchmarks were showing signs of tapering off by lunchtime as the tourism and hospitality sectors rose while agricultural firms retreated from a recent high.

The Shanghai Composite Index slid 0.31 percent lower to 2,811.88. The Shenzhen Component Index was at 10,367.52, down 0.59 percent. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, declined 0.37 percent to 1,962.58.

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