(Yicai Global) Nov. 17 -- China's mainland stock markets opened mixed this morning, while free trade zone-related firms continued rising for the second day in a row after the establishment of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest trade bloc.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.01 percent higher at 3,347.15. The Shenzhen Component Index was at 13,843.01, down 0.06 percent. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, climbed 0.1 percent to 2,715.09.

Jiangsu province-based Lianyungang Port [SHA:601008] hit the 10 percent limit-up at CNY4.58 (US 70 cents) in one minute after opening, following another 10 percent gain yesterday.

Editor: Emmi Laine