Major stock market indices worldwide

BEIJING, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Thursday. IN ASIA

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3,432.28 points, down 0.21 points, or 0.01 percent.

The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 10,846.54 points, down 1.88 points, or 0.02 percent.

The Hang Seng Index opened at 20,213.24 points, up 58.19 points, or 0.29 percent.

The S&P/ASX 200