» China's main stock index climbed to a seven-month closing high on Wednesday.

» The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained or 1.47 percent finishing at 2408.02 points.

» The Shenzhen Component Index added 174.06 points, or 1.94 percent, to close at 9156.01 points

» Combined turnover expanded to 250.67 billion yuan from 200.03 billion yuan on the previous trading day.