China's commodity futures market saw a mixed start during the night trading session on September 16, with prices diverging across various sectors.

Leading the gains, rapeseed meal climbed 2.23%, followed by synthetic rubber which rose 2.04%. Methanol advanced 1.77%, while silver gained 1.34% and soybean meal added 1.3%.

On the downside, plastics slipped 1.02%, and crude oil fell 1.01%, reflecting a cautious sentiment in the energy sector.