China factory data drives bounce in European shares

(Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Monday as upbeat factory activity data from China boosted trade-sensitive sectors such as miners, oil and gas, as well as automakers.The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3% by 0813 GMT, led by a 1.2% gain for China-exposed miners , while rising oil prices helped the energy sector up 0.5%. Optimism spilled over from Asian markets as a private business survey showed factory activity in China unexpectedly expanded at the quickest pace in almost three..