The Chinese stock market suspended trading within a half hour on Thursday -- the shortest trading time in its 25-year history -- after stocks plunged by 7 percent. The plummet triggered the circuit breaker mechanism, which serves as a preventive measure to avert drastic fluctuations on share prices, and to help bring stability. CCTV America's Roee Ruttenberg reports.
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