Chinese shares close higher on Friday

Chinese equities rose Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.20 percent, or 35.38 points, to end at 2,995.85.
 
The Shenzhen Component Index grew 104 points, or 0.85 percent, to close at 12,297.16.

Combined turnover rose to 217.03 billion yuan ($31.78 billion) from 190.81 billion yuan on the previous trading day.

(Source: China Daily)