Leading stock market indices in Asia largely opened down in a situation where many investors feel disappointed about China's stimulus package, which was presented the other day.
In Tokyo, the important Nikkei 225 index fluctuated around zero at lunchtime, while the broader Topix index fell 0.2.
In Hong Kong, the mood was gloomier when the Hang Seng index decreased 2.1 percent.
Happier tones were heard from Shenzhen's composite index, which rose 1 percent, while the composite index in Shanghai moved sideways.
