Asian stocks ended mixed on Thursday amid lingering uncertainty about the outlook for the global economy. Disappointing U.S. data released overnight and hawkish Fed comments added to the downbeat sentiment.
China's Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent to 3,240.28 after IMF Deputy Director Gita Gopinath said China could see a strong economic recovery from the second quarter onwards. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipped 0.1 percent to 21,650.98.
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