Shanghai stock indices close lower

BEIJING -- China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index on the Shanghai Stock Exchange closed at 1,994.27 points on Wednesday, down 12.29 points, or 0.61 percent, from previous close.

A Share Index: 2,087.15 points, down 12.83 points, or 0.61 percent;

B Share Index: 237.81 points, down 2.28 points, or 0.95 percent;

Total Turnover: 76.68 billion yuan ($12.41 billion).