Shares rebounded from Friday's fall with property stocks and large cap China Mobile leading the gains. The momentum was, however, not strong enough for the index to touch the 16,000 points level.
Gains in the market are fund-led. Trading in the region remains relatively strong with funds pursuing select stocks, among them metals. Overnight gains on Wall Street also helped sentiment.
Banks and property stocks still have room for upside following strong interest in these stocks Friday. Easing interest rate worries and mortgage cuts offered by banks should help support sentiment for the sector.