(Yicai Global) July 25 -- China's mainland stock markets started the day a tad lower, with gold-related shares among the top losers.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 2,923.19, unchanged from yesterday's close. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.01 percent higher to 9,265.31. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises listed in Shenzhen, declined 0.06 percent to 1,552.85.

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