Chinese shares rose for a second consecutive day on Friday, boosted by gains on Wall Street and neighbouring markets.

The Shanghai Composite Index was up 47.23 points, or 2.01 percent, to  close at 2,397.37. In Shenzhen, the market gained 2.39 percent, or 187.19 points, to close at 8,004.24.

Aggregate turnover increased to 56.7 billion yuan ($8.3 billion) from 43.4 billion yuan on the previous trading day.

Gains outnumbered losses by 802-24 in Shanghai and 660-24 in Shenzhen.