(Yicai Global) Dec. 14 -- China's major mainland stock benchmarks closed higher this morning, lead by the ChiNext Price Index.

The ChiNext, which tracks growth enterprises listed in Shenzhen, jumped 1.04 percent to 2,715.62. The Shenzhen Component Index edged up 0.55 percent to 13,629.39.

The Shanghai Composite index climbed 0.4 percent to 3,360.48. The Star Market Board 50 Index, or Star 50, rose 0.93 percent to 1,375.68.

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