(Yicai Global) Dec. 9 -- China's four major mainland stock benchmarks plunged to their intraday lows by the closing bell as brokerages, retailers, automakers, and logistics firms tanked. The energy sector was the only field with resilient strength.

The Shanghai Composite Index slid 1.12 percent to 3,371.96. The Nasdaq-like Star Market Board 50 Index, or Star 50, was down 2.41 percent at 1,365.04.

The Shenzhen Component Index ended the day at 13,716.53, down 1.84 percent. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, fell 1.76 percent to 2,697.83.

Editor: Emmi Laine