(Yicai Global) Jan. 27 -- China's mainland stock markets rebounded after bigger morning losses by the half-break while online gaming was leading the group of gainers whereas distillers were weak.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.03 percent lower at 3,568.40. The Shenzhen Component Index was at 15,340.21, down 0.08 percent. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, rose 0.26 percent to 3,266.99.

Jinke Culture Industry [SHE:300439], the owner of mobile game Talking Tom Cat, surged 17.7 percent to CNY3.92 (60 US dollar cents).

Liquor makers extended their losses in the morning session, closing 2.6 percent lower. Hunan province-based Jiugui Liquor [SHE:000799] was the biggest loser, dropping 6.4 percent to CNY173.93 (USD26.90).

Editor: Emmi Laine