On Wednesday, October 14, the Shanghai Composite Index opened down 10.23 points, or 0.27%, at 3790.63. The Shenzhen Component Index opened down 45.06 points, or 0.36%, at 12308.64. The CSI 300 Index opened down 16.35 points, or 0.38%, at 4259.33. The ChiNext Index opened down 15.34 points, or 0.52%, at 2943.01. The STAR Market 50 Index opened down 7.72 points, or 0.54%, at 1419.46.