China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 6.67 points higher, or 0.17%, at 3977.55 on Thursday, July 9th. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 98.74 points higher, or 0.66%, at 15038.47. The CSI 300 Index opened 18.87 points higher, or 0.4%, at 4774.4. The ChiNext Index opened 46.77 points higher, or 1.22%, at 3892.12. The STAR Market 50 Index opened 31.01 points higher, or 1.54%, at 2047.24.