Chinese equities closed lower Friday as the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went down 0.7 percent, or 20.06 points, to close at 2,835.16 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index lost 0.69 percent, or 87.73 points, to close at 12,556.85 points.

Combined turnover shrank to 185.28 billion yuan (27.7 billion U.S. dollars), from 209.64 billion yuan on the previous trading day.