Chinese stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.16 percent to 3,876.27 points.
The Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.29 percent lower at 13,053.97 points.
The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, lost 2.17 percent to close at 3,107.06 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
China and the European Union (EU) are in consultations on the price undertakings concerning Chinese electric vehicles, He Yadong, spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce, said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
"China and the EU are currently engaged in consultations regarding the electric vehicle case. China's principle and position have been consistent. We are willing to properly resolve differences with the EU through dialog and consultation and promote a holistic industry-wide solution. We hope that the EU will work with China in the same direction, earnestly implement the important consensus reached at the China-EU Summit and demonstrate genuine sincerity. On the basis of the efforts made so far, we should resolve the issue as soon as possible through dialog and consultation, address the reasonable concerns of both sides, and foster an open and stable market environment for the development of China and the EU's industries," he said.
China, EU in consultations on electric vehicles: spokesman
