China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 13.58 points higher, or 0.32%, at 4256.16 on Thursday, May 14. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 112.47 points higher, or 0.7%, at 16202.21. The CSI 300 Index opened 29.3 points higher, or 0.59%, at 5027.64. The ChiNext Index opened 49.52 points higher, or 1.23%, at 4087.85. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 22.19 points higher, or 1.25%, at 1792.34.