(Yicai Global) July 17 --  China's mainland stock markets were mixed in morning trade, with growth  stocks attracting relatively high amount of interest among buyers.

The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, advanced 1 percent to 1,560.40 points by lunch break. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.6 percent to 9,336.91 points. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.1 percent to 2,936.04 points. 

Editor: Emmi Laine