(Yicai Global) July 6 -- China's mainland stock markets opened higher this morning, continuing their strong performance throughout last week. Financial sector shares, including securities, insurance companies and banks, led the gainers.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened 1.11 percent higher at 3,187.84. The Shenzhen Component Index set off at 12,519.50, up 0.69 percent. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, rose 0.27 percent to 2,469.24.

Editor: Ben Armour