The Japanese Nikkei 225 index was down 0.1 percent at lunchtime, while the broader Topix was up 0.3 percent.
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.3 percent. Shanghai fell 0.8 percent while Shenzhen fell 2.4 percent.
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The Japanese Nikkei 225 index was down 0.1 percent at lunchtime, while the broader Topix was up 0.3 percent.
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.3 percent. Shanghai fell 0.8 percent while Shenzhen fell 2.4 percent.