(Yicai Global) April 23 -- China's stock market opened slightly lower with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.1 percent at 3,211.87. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.18 percent to 10,206.02. The ChiNext Index dipped 0.13 percent to 1,695.27.

Energy sectors such as oil exploration and refining led the gains, while the graphene and futures sectors as well as stocks linked to Taipei-based Hon Hai Precision Industry -- better known as Foxconn -- were among the big losers.

Editor: Ben Armour