China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 8.31 points higher, or 0.21%, at 3927.59 on Friday, April 3. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 66.72 points higher, or 0.49%, at 13553.65. The CSI 300 Index opened 13.93 points higher, or 0.31%, at 4492.85. The ChiNext Index opened 25.12 points higher, or 0.79%, at 3197.77. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 8.76 points higher, or 0.69%, at 1270.94.