(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 22 apr - Chinese share prices closed higher despite ongoing diplomatic volatility in the Middle East.

Although a temporary ceasefire extension by US president Donald Trump provided some relief, the mood remained cautious after proposed negotiations hit a snag following Iran's decision to pull back from mediated talks in Pakistan.

Gains were led by tech and industrial stocks.

The Shanghai Composite index rose 0.52% to close at 4,106.26.

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(RADIOCOR) 22-04-26 09:26:33 (0199) 5 NNNN