(Yicai Global) Feb. 19 -- China's mainland stock markets started the day off lower, but non-financial sector shares bucked the trend with an over 4 percent rise.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.18 percent weaker at 2,979.52. The Shenzhen Component Index edged down 0.06 percent to 11,300.16. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises listed in Shenzhen, set out 0.10 percent lower at 2,168.85.

Editor: Ben Armour