(Yicai Global) Oct. 24 -- China's stock markets started today's early trading with minor losses as the main benchmark indices fell slightly although non-ferrous metal shares made gains.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.12 percent to 3,376.60 points at the open.

The Shenzhen Component Index dropped to 11,289.02 points, down 0.15 percent.

The Growth Enterprise Index was down 0.17 percent at 1,895.44 points.