China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 40.09 points higher, or 1.03%, at 3930.25 on Wednesday, April 8th. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 316.81 points higher, or 2.36%, at 13717.22. The CSI 300 Index opened 76.72 points higher, or 1.73%, at 4517.34. The ChiNext Index opened 97.09 points higher, or 3.07%, at 3257.91. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 43.27 points higher, or 3.4%, at 1317.28.