(Yicai Global) Dec. 8 -- Most of China's mainland stock benchmarks began the day higher after ending lower yesterday.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.03 percent to 3,417.69. Its Nasdaq-like Star Market Board 50 Index, or Star 50, started down 0.03 percent at 1,405.72.

The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 0.20 percent to 14,000.87. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, gained 0.35 percent to 2,736.03.

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