European shares rebound despite China slide

European stock markets rebounded Thursday despite another slide for Chinese share prices, as investors looked ahead to a key meeting of finance ministers to discuss strains in the global economy. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index rallied to stand 2.0 percent higher in late morning deals. In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 won 0.8 percent and the Paris CAC 40 advanced 1.6 percent.