China
Chinese shares closed lower Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 15.46 points, or 0.51 percent, to 3,011.21.
The Shenzhen Component Index fell 90.33 points, or 0.71 percent, to 12,708.42.
Japan
Japanese stocks closed almost flat Friday.
The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged down 3.56 points, or 0.04 percent, from Friday to 9,682.21.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 0.46 points, or 0.05 percent, to 842. 18.
Australia
The Australian stock markets were closed due to a public holiday.
