China stocks reverse losses as investors digest U.S. presidential debate

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SHANGHAI: China stocks reversed losses at market close on Friday as the first 2024 U.S. presidential election debate was light on criticisms against China, offering nervous investors - on guard for policy hints that could affect the country's economy - a breather.

U.S. President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump, the two candidates in the debate, have both favoured a tough trade stance by imposing and threatening tariffs, particularly on China.