Beijing: Chinese stocks opened lower on Friday Chinese stocks saw a decline in early trading as the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.11 percent, starting the day at 3,912.04 points. Meanwhile, the Shenzhen Component Index opened 0.2 percent lower, marking its commencement at 13,060.24 points.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the downturn in both indices indicates a challenging start to the trading session, reflecting investor sentiment and market conditions influencing the Chinese stock markets at the week's end.