China shares down 0.47 percent in morning trade

An investor gestures in front of the stock price monitor at a private securities company in Shanghai, China. AP FILE PHOTO

SHANGHAI – Chinese shares were down 0.47 percent in morning trade Friday, extending losses from the previous session, after data showing manufacturing activity slowed in December, dealers said.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 9.97 points to 2,099.42.