Asian Stocks Mostly Lower on China Export Data

Key Asian benchmarks fell in midday trades as China’s latest export data pointed to weaker external demand, fueling investor caution. Hong Kong and Shanghai markets faced selling pressure across export-driven sectors, reflecting concerns over slowing global trade. Meanwhile, Japan’s Nikkei remained largely steady, supported by gains in pharmaceutical stocks and export-linked companies. The mixed regional performance highlights market sensitivity to China’s trade trends, with investors closely watching economic indicators and sector-specific movements to gauge broader Asian market momentum amid ongoing global uncertainties.