The ChiNext Index, tracking China's NASDAQ-style board of growth enterprises, lost 5.39 percent to close at 1,274.13 points in the morning session Thursday.
The ChiNext Index, together with the Shenzhen Component Index and the Shenzhen SME (small- and medium-sized enterprises) Board Index, are major indices reflecting the performance of stocks listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
The ChiNext Board, which started trading on Oct. 30, 2009, mainly lists high-tech companies and those with high growth potential.
ChiNext Index opens higher Wednesday
China’s RRR cut to increase liquidity, help capital market
China's shares close lower at midday on Monday
ChiNext Index closes lower at midday Monday
China unifies rating standards for its bond markets
Central bank injects liquidity into market
China approves two IPO applications
Chinese securities dealers enjoy overseas boom in H1
