(Yicai Global) Dec. 7 -- China's mainland stock markets began the day on different tracks as investors await a new wave of monthly economic data to be released today.

The Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.06 percent at 3,446.65. The Nasdaq-like Star Market Board 50 Index, or Star 50, rose 0.40 percent to 1,410.50.

The Shenzhen Component Index slid 0.04 percent to 14,021.16. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, fell 0.37 percent to 2,720.85.

Editor: Emmi Laine