(Yicai Global) Dec. 8 -- China's mainland stock markets ended a directionless day mixed with liquor and carmakers rising while logistics and insurance firms lagged behind others.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.19 percent at 3,410.18 by the closing bell. The Nasdaq-like Star Market Board 50 Index, or Star 50, fell 0.53 percent to 1,398.73.

The Shenzhen Component Index stayed at 13,973.89, almost unchanged. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, rose 0.73 percent to 2,746.28.

Editor: Emmi Laine