(Yicai Global) Jan. 22 -- Chinese stock markets opened down today as some investors skimmed profits off the last two days' gains.

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3616.54, down 0.13 percent. The Star 50 Index, which tracks tech stocks on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style board, climbed 0.02 percent to 1,482.65.

The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.08 percent to 15,508.94. Shenzhen's ChiNext Price Index dipped 0.05 percent to 3,282.04.

Editor: Ben Armour