Chinese shares close lower on Thursday
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BEIJING -- Chinese shares shed on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.87 percent, or 18.85 points, to finish at 2,141.61.
The Shenzhen Component Index retreated 1.27 percent, or 108.96 points, to finish at 8,444.41.