China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 2.93 points higher, or 0.07%, at 3930.1 points on Monday, August 17. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 44.89 points higher, or 0.31%, at 14399.2 points on Monday, August 17. The CSI 300 Index opened 6.39 points higher, or 0.14%, at 4672.28 points on Monday, August 17. The ChiNext Index opened 6.48 points higher, or 0.18%, at 3632.78 points on Monday, August 17. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 3.87 points higher, or 0.23%, at 1721.55 points on Monday, August 17.