(Yicai Global) Jan. 19 -- China's mainland stock markets dropped in the afternoon session while technology stocks continued to lead the declines with a 2 percent slump.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.83 percent to 3,566.38. The Star Market Board 50 Index fell 2.52 percent to 1,443.92.

The Shenzhen Component Index edged down 1.74 percent to 15,003.99. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises listed in Shenzhen, dropped 2.05 percent to 3,084.49.

Editor: Emmi Laine