Three companies rose on their day of trading on China's emerging companies' board today, including one that's supporting a pavilion at the Shanghai Expo.

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China's Shanghai Composite rose by as much as 1% before staging a retreat in afternoon trading.

WSJ: Asian Shares Follow Global Lead

Trade with the United States and major Asian trading partners rose as the global recovery strengthened and the economic impact of friction with China over a territorial dispute appeared to recede.

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