China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 14.46 points higher, or 0.35%, at 4127.06 on Friday, January 16. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 67.81 points higher, or 0.47%, at 14374.54. The CSI 300 Index opened 27.0 points higher, or 0.57%, at 4778.43. The ChiNext Index opened 26.43 points higher, or 0.78%, at 3394.35. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 15.75 points higher, or 1.05%, at 1509.7.