Japan's Nikkei 225 index is down 0.8 percent in early Friday trading, while the broader Topix is unchanged.
China's Shanghai Composite is down 1.2 percent, and Shenzhen is down 1.8 percent.
South Korea's Kospi is closed.
Asian markets end week mostly lower, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 1.1%
Stock markets in Asia ended the trading week mostly lower. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.1 percent, bucking the trend.
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