SHANGHAI, June 4, 2009 (AFP) - Chinese share prices were down 0.41 percent in morning trade Thursday led by profit-taking in resource stocks after a recent rally, dealers said.

The Shanghai Composite Index, which covers A and B shares, was down 11.44 points at 2,767.15.

The Shanghai A-share index fell 12.02 points, or 0.41 percent, to 2,904.64, while the Shenzhen A-share index rose 0.64 points, or 0.07 percent, to 967.98.