(Yicai Global) Oct. 20 -- China's mainland stock markets opened mixed this morning as market participants continue to digest the latest global economic data which proves two-sided as China is recovering quickly while the world is still grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.17 percent higher at 3,307.15. The Nasdaq-like Star Market Board 50 Index started the day 0.12 percent up at 1413.87.

The Shenzhen Component Index began at 13,417.22, down 0.03 percent. The ChiNext Price Index, which tracks growth enterprises in Shenzhen, rose 0.31 percent to 2,698.05.

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