China shares rise on World Expo enthusiasm

Chinese shares rose Monday on World Expo enthusiasm, led by airline and tourism stocks.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged up 12.95 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 3,237.1. The Shenzhen Composite Index for China's smaller second exchange added 1.2 percent to 1,240.98.

Analysts said investors are looking for smaller shares amid liquidity jitters after the central bank's order last week for more bank reserves.

Over the weekend, Chinese President Hu Jintao called for a successful Shanghai World Expo ahead of Thursday's 100-day countdown to the event.

"Smaller Expo-related shares are among those investors are buying, …