Chinese equities fell 1.12 percent on Wednesday's close, the first time after four days of rises, dragged down by weak brokerage shares.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.12 percent, or 34.02 points to finish at 2,999.71.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.15 percent, or 143.37 points, to end at 12,294.88.

Aggregate turnover expanded to 262.21 billion yuan (38.39 billion U.S. dollars) from 253.84 billion yuan on the previous trading day.

Losers outnumbered gainers by 362 to 499 in Shanghai and 417 to 334 in Shenzhen.

(Xinhua News Agency September 16, 2009)