BEIJING - Chinese shares climbed Friday, driving the benchmark index to the highest level in six months, led by gains in the financial and real estate developer sectors.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.24 percent, or 27.36 points, to end at 2,233.25 points. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.98 percent, or 87.14 points, to 9,026.99 points.