China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 36.99 points, or 0.95%, at 3852.09 on Friday, March 27. The Shenzhen Component Index opened down 182.93 points, or 1.34%, at 13423.51. The CSI 300 Index opened down 46.03 points, or 1.03%, at 4431.5. The ChiNext Index opened down 36.12 points, or 1.1%, at 3236.37. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 23.28 points, or 1.81%, at 1265.53.