The Shanghai Composite Index fell more than 6 percent today, the worst sell-off in months. The Shenzhen Composite Index also tumbled. It comes after both markets hit historic highs this week.
James Areddy of The Wall Street Journal joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson from Shanghai to explain what’s happening.
Guest
- James Areddy, Shanghai correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. He tweets @jamestareddy.
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