China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 10.26 points, or 0.25%, at 4074.81 on Wednesday, April 22. The Shenzhen Component Index opened down 84.18 points, or 0.56%, at 14897.96. The CSI 300 Index opened down 16.72 points, or 0.35%, at 4751.28. The ChiNext Index opened down 28.52 points, or 0.77%, at 3660.42. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 5.9 points, or 0.41%, at 1420.78.