Asian stocks succumbed to selling pressure on Tuesday amid a tech sell-off and growing concerns over inflation. As the economy heats up, it is feared that the Federal Reserve may tighten its monetary policy sooner than expected.
Chinese shares reversed early losses to close higher, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edging up 13.85 points, or 0.4 percent, to 3,441.85. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index tumbled 581.85 points, or 2 percent, to 28,013.81.
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