China stocks continue to fall - May 24

BEIJING - Chinese shares failed to be boosted by a government pledge Wednesday to pay more attention to stabilizing economic growth, and extended decline for a second day Thursday.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.53 percent, or 12.46 points, to close at 2,350.97.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.56 percent, or 158.62 points, to finish at 9,984.58.