China stocks slump over 2 pct on growth concern

Chinese stocks slumped more than 2 percent on Thursday as investors' concern over future economic prospect continues to grow.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index tumbled 2.08 percent, or 42.99 points, to close at 2,024.84. The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 8,202.2, down 2.72 percent, or 229.54 points.