On Wednesday, August 19, the Shanghai Composite Index opened down 38.18 points, or 0.96%, at 3952.12. The Shenzhen Component Index opened down 305.52 points, or 2.09%, at 14316.98. The CSI 300 Index opened down 65.76 points, or 1.39%, at 4660.06. The ChiNext Index opened down 100.05 points, or 2.7%, at 3605.52. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 51.96 points, or 2.9%, at 1738.91.