China stocks close lower Thursday

BEIJING - Chinese shares closed lower Thursday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 45.01 points, or 1.5 percent, to 2,957.14.

The Shenzhen Component Index lowered 153.36 points, or 1.17 percent, to 13,004.86 points.

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A massive 8.8 magnitude quake hit the northeast coast of Japan on March 11,2011.

Lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing to discuss major issues.

A massive earthquake hit Japan hard, leaving thousands dead.