China stocks close lower on Thursday
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BEIJING - Chinese shares closed lower on Thursday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.21 percent, or 4.70 points, to finish at 2,247.06.
The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.47 percent, or 40.03 points, to finish at 8,560.79.