China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 27.37 points, or 0.69%, at 3967.63 on Thursday, April 9th. The Shenzhen Component Index opened down 114.07 points, or 0.81%, at 13928.43. The CSI 300 Index opened down 32.89 points, or 0.72%, at 4562.67. The ChiNext Index opened down 31.32 points, or 0.94%, at 3316.29. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 17.4 points, or 1.29%, at 1335.29.