BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese equities closed slightly higher on Tuesday as the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went up 1.18 percent, or 38.42 points, to close at 3,282.18 points.

    The Shenzhen Component Index lost 0.12 percent, or 16.6 points, to close at 13,517.38 points.

    Combined turnover expanded to 265.55 billion yuan (39.05 billion U.S. dollars).
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