Chinese equities edge down on Friday

Chinese equities fell slightly on Friday, led by a weak performance by the heavy weights.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.38 percent, or 12.06 points, to close at 3,141.35 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index lost 0.12 percent, or 15.37 points, to close at 13,289.94 points.

Combined turnover dropped to 175.63 billion yuan ($25.71 billion), from 202.26 billion yuan on the previous trading day.
 

Source: BizChina