(Yicai Global) Jan. 11 -- China's mainland stock markets maintained their upward momentum this morning after most of the major equity benchmarks rose to multi-year highs last week.

The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.03 percent to 3,571.32. The Star Market Board 50 Index gained 0.48 percent to 1,385.35.

The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.22 percent to 15,353.08. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises listed in Shenzhen, edged up 0.28 percent to 3,159.59.

Editor: Emmi Laine