Chinese stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.06 percent to 3,875.79 points.
The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.40 percent higher at 13,006.72 points.
The combined turnover of these two indices stood at 1.55 trillion yuan (about 219.1 billion U.S. dollars), down from 1.67 trillion yuan on the previous trading day.
Shares related to aircraft manufacturing and ceramics led the gains, while the shipbuilding and environmental protection sectors were among the biggest losers.
The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, gained 1.01 percent to close at 3,067.48 points on Thursday.
The ChiNext Index, together with the Shenzhen Component Index and other indices, reflects the performance of stocks listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Chinese shares close mixed Thursday
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for Chinese President Xi Jinping's announcement that China would provide 100 million U.S. dollars in aid to Palestine, aiming to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and support the early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Abbas emphasized that this generous donation reflects the solid friendship between the two countries and their people, as well as China's commitment to justice and fairness. It also demonstrates the care and support of the Chinese leadership for the Palestinian people, and China's commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership and cooperation between the two countries to benefit the people of both countries and promote regional peace and stability.
Abbas also thanked China for its support for Palestine on international occasions and emphasized that Palestine is willing to continue to work together with China to achieve just and comprehensive peace based on international law.
Palestinian president thanks Xi for humanitarian aid
