China's Shanghai Composite Index opened down 1.98 points, or 0.05%, at 4004.57 on Friday, March 20. The Shenzhen Component Index opened up 119.89 points, or 0.86%, at 14021.46. The CSI 300 Index opened up 19.57 points, or 0.43%, at 4602.82. The ChiNext Index opened up 52.97 points, or 1.6%, at 3362.07. The STAR Market 50 Index opened up 5.9 points, or 0.44%, at 1344.93.