Asian shares rise despite worries on US-China talks
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Tuesday despite continuing worries about the health of the global economy ahead of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 1.1% to 21,604.16 in early trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added nearly 0.6% to 6,599.60, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.7% to 2,035.69.
Chinese markets resumed trading after recent holidays. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.9% to 26,050.91, while the Shanghai Composite was up 0.6% at 2,921.43.
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