China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 43.2 points, or 1.09%, at 3912.38 on Thursday, July 16. The Shenzhen Component Index opened down 281.97 points, or 1.91%, at 14497.43. The CSI 300 Index opened down 75.25 points, or 1.57%, at 4711.53. The ChiNext Index opened down 94.2 points, or 2.48%, at 3710.51. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 54.33 points, or 2.82%, at 1869.94.