Chinese shares close mixed Wednesday

Chinese stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.01 percent to 4,027.21 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.97 percent lower at 14,498.45 points.

The combined turnover of the two indices totaled 2.42 trillion yuan (about 352.9 billion U.S. dollars), up from 2.38 trillion yuan on the previous trading day.

Stocks related to pharmaceuticals and power grid equipment led the gains, while those related to oil and gas, the chemical industry, and real estate led the losses.

The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, lost 1.22 percent to close at 3,514.96 points.

The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 0.33 percent higher at 1,799.64 points.

China has delivered a significant batch of emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, consisting of 58 tonnes of urgently needed medical supplies, as Iran grapples with the consequences of the recent conflict with the United States and Israel.

The aid was formally handed over on Wednesday during a signing ceremony in Tehran between the Chinese Embassy in Iran and the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu and President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir Hossein Kolivand attended the event.

Cong said that China has always been concerned about the Iranian people and will continue to work with the international community to promote the early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East.

"This aid package, totaling 58 tonnes, consists entirely of medicines. The recent war launched by the United States and Israel has caused a major humanitarian disaster for Iran, and medicine is in urgent need. Through this assistance, we hope to demonstrate the deep friendship of the Chinese people toward the Iranian people and help them overcome these hardships as soon as possible," said Cong.

Kolivand expressed sincere gratitude to China for extending a helping hand during difficult times and for providing valuable support to Iran on various occasions.

"In addition to China's support for the Iranian government, China's humanitarian aid has also been delivered to Iran. This assistance reflects China's care and compassion for our country and people. We extend our heartfelt gratitude, with special appreciation for the delivery of nearly 60 tonnes of medicine from China," he said.