(Yicai Global) Dec. 10 -- China's mainland stock markets began the day lower after yesterday's broad sell-offs.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.18 percent at 3,365.73. The Nasdaq-like Star Market Board 50 Index, or Star 50, fell 0.15 percent to 1,363.00.

The Shenzhen Component Index slid 0.32 percent to 13,672.05. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, dropped 0.32 percent to 2,689.21.

Editor: Emmi Laine