The Japanese Nikkei 225 index had fallen by 1.2 percent at the lunch closing, and the broader Topix index had fallen back by 1.7 percent.
Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hang Seng have been closed during the day on Wednesday.
Nikkei Drops Amid Concerns of Potential US Government Shutdown
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