(Yicai Global) Dec. 27 -- China's mainland stock market dived in afternoon trading, with Shenzhen's tech shares faring the weakest. 

The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, lost 1.45 percent to end at 1,767.58. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.08 percent to 3,005.04. The Shenzhen Component Index was at 10,233.77, down 0.68 percent.

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