China stocks close up--August 12

BEIJING -- China's stocks closed higher on Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.45 percent to close at 2,593.17.

The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.2 percent to finish at 11,651.29.

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Li Xing, China Daily's assistant editor-in-chief and veteran columnist, died of a cerebral hemorrhage on Aug 7 in Washington DC, US.

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Beijing's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is steeped in history, dreams and tears, which are perfectly reflected in design.