Shanghai stocks fell in light trade yesterday, with China Eastern Airlines sliding despite its announcement of an expanded plan to receive government aid. Steel shares sank after three companies in the sector revealed a plan to merge.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.95 percent at 1832.91 points, posting its seventh straight day of losses.

Turnover in Shanghai A shares was small at 37.8 billion yuan against Monday's 37 billion yuan.