Market stability hinges on the future course of policy moves

Chinese stocks ended lower on Thursday amid investors' concern over Sino-US trade frictions, but analysts have identified factors that could stabilize the market.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell by 2.00 percent to 2768.02 points, with military, environmental engineering and communication equipment shares leading the decline.

The smaller Shenzhen Component Index closed 2.50 percent lower at 8780.56 points.