China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 8.27 points higher, or 0.2%, at 4168.45 on Thursday, May 7th. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 81.68 points higher, or 0.53%, at 15541.3. The CSI 300 Index opened 18.71 points higher, or 0.38%, at 4895.8. The ChiNext Index opened 29.83 points higher, or 0.79%, at 3807.99. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 6.21 points higher, or 0.37%, at 1663.16.