China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 3.4 points higher, or 0.08%, at 4053.31 on Wednesday, March 18. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 69.19 points higher, or 0.49%, at 14108.92. The CSI 300 Index opened 11.31 points higher, or 0.24%, at 4648.75. The ChiNext Index opened 27.76 points higher, or 0.85%, at 3307.82. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 9.39 points higher, or 0.69%, at 1363.54.