China stocks edge up on positive economic data

SHANGHAI: Chinese shares edged up on Monday after falling sharply in the previous session, as data showed that China's economic recovery is continuing to build momentum, but gains were capped by rising US-China tensions.

China on Monday said it had taken over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu after ordering the facility be shut in retaliation for being ousted from the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas.