The Economic Information Daily reported on the 24th: The A-share market remained weak in the afternoon, with the SSE Composite Index down 0.9% at 3901.07, the CSI 300 Index down 1.35%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 1.79%, and the ChiNext Index plunging 2%. Shanghai B-shares declined 0.39%, while Shenzhen B-shares fell 0.9%. Non-ferrous metals and pharmaceutical sectors led the declines, while oil stocks remained strong. (ry)