China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 4.53 points higher, or 0.11%, at 4110.79 on Thursday, April 23. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 56.93 points higher, or 0.38%, at 15234.22. The CSI 300 Index opened 16.4 points higher, or 0.34%, at 4816.03. The ChiNext Index opened 16.26 points higher, or 0.43%, at 3769.02. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 14.98 points higher, or 1.03%, at 1466.12.