On Tuesday, September 1st, the Shanghai Composite Index opened down 6.42 points, or 0.16%, at 3979.88. The Shenzhen Component Index opened up 2.42 points, or 0.02%, at 14017.42. The CSI 300 Index opened down 6.35 points, or 0.14%, at 4618.73. The ChiNext Index opened down 3.36 points, or 0.1%, at 3435.32. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 4.5 points, or 0.27%, at 1679.89.