Chinese shares closed higher midday on Tuesday. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was up 1.21 percent, or 39.1 points, to close at 3,282.86 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index gained 0.23 percent, or 31.04 points, to close at 13,564.58 points.

The Hushen 300 Index reflecting the performance of the country's Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges was 0.99 percent higher midday at 3,570.39 points.