Chinese shares reversed the falling trend in the morning session and closed 0.28 percent higher Monday, led by soaring coal and non-ferrous shares.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.28 percent, or 7.52 points to close at 2,652.78. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.40 percent, or 40.82 points, to 10,314.04.

(Xinhua News Agency May 18, 2009)