(Yicai Global) Dec. 19 -- Chinese stock markets closed mixed as investors remained cautious as the end of the year looms.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,017.07, barely above yesterday's close, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.02 percent at 10,296.29. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks Shenzhen-listed growth enterprises, fell 0.11 percent to 1,790.44.

Editor: Ben Armour