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Chinese shares up 1.85% led by commodity producers

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-23 15:52

Chinese equities closed up 1.85 percent Friday as commodity producers rallied.

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index increased 56.44 points, or 1.85 percent, to end at 3,107.85.

The Shenzhen Component Index rose 218.53 points, or 1.73 percent, to close at 12,843.21.

Combined turnover surged to 254.60 billion yuan ($37.44 billion) from 199.22 billion yuan on the previous trading day.