Asian shares up on trade optimism as Trump hints of Xi talks
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday on optimism about trade after President Donald Trump said he will talk with the Chinese leader later this month in Japan.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.7% to 21,321.17 in early trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.0% to 6,637.70. South Korea’s Kospi was also up 1.0% at 2,119.80. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 2.4% to 28,158.85, while the Shanghai Composite added 1.2% to 2,925.68.