BEIJING - Chinese stock markets gained on Thursday following rallies in European markets.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 5.36 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 2,113.07.
The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 4.53 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 8,730.55 points.
European markets rallied after the US Federal Reserve raised hopes for fresh monetary stimulus, but HSBC flash 皇冠体育app PMI suggesting that 皇冠体育app's manufacturing sector is contracting capped the gains.