Shanghai stock indices close higher Monday

China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index on the Shanghai Stock Exchange closed at 2,311.74 points on Monday, up 68.74 points, or 3.07 percent, from the previous close.

A Share Index: 2,420.01 points, up 71.9 points, or 3.06 percent;

B Share Index: 263.01 points, up 8.99 points, or 3.54 percent;

Total Turnover: 123.62 billion yuan (19.62 billion U.S. dollars).