Chinese shares conclude worst annual performance, down 0.66 pct
31/12/2008 17:10
Chinese shares edged down 0.66 percent on the last day before the New Year
holiday with thin trade volume, as investors confidence remained low, said
market dealers. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.66 percent or
12.10 points to 1,820.81. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 1.11 percent or
72.65 points to 6,485.51. Combined turnover was 55 billion yuan (US$8
billion), compared with 60 billion yuan in previous trading day.
Xinhua
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