Asian markets closed on a predominantly negative note on Wednesday amidst anxiety ahead of release of PMI readings from China. Hang Seng extended losses, closing at a 1-month low. Comments from a Bank of Japan official suggesting it is too premature to discuss policy normalization also swayed sentiment.
China's Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.6 percent to finish trading at 3,021.69. The day's trading ranged between 3,038.98 and 3,017.66. The Shenzhen Component Index lost 0.9 percent to close at 9,744.39.
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