China CSI index posts best week in 10 months

HONG KONG, July 25 (Reuters): China' index of leading Shanghai and Shenzhen shares posted its biggest weekly gain in over 10 months on Friday, powered by continued strength in blue chips which are seen benefiting from a coming stock exchange connection between Shanghai and Hong Kong.

The CSI300 of the leading Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listings climbed 1.1 per cent, taking its gains on the week to 4.5 per cent, its best week since September 2013.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1 per cent to 2,126.61 points, up 3.3 per cent for the week.