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Asian markets caught in global rout Asian markets caught in global rout
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Asian markets headed lower on Tuesday as falling oil prices heightened global growth fears and weighed on investors' risk appetite.Asian markets headed lower on Tuesday as falling oil prices heightened global growth fears and weighed on investors' risk appetite.
Leading the losses, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 2% to close at its lowest level since 31 October.Leading the losses, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 2% to close at its lowest level since 31 October.
The index was at 16,755.32, while the dollar was at 117.42 yen against 117.81 yen in New York trading.The index was at 16,755.32, while the dollar was at 117.42 yen against 117.81 yen in New York trading.
Data showing China's manufacturing activity contracting in December weighed on shares in Hong Kong.Data showing China's manufacturing activity contracting in December weighed on shares in Hong Kong.
The HSBC/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers' index initial reading fell to 49.5 in December from November's final reading of 50.The HSBC/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers' index initial reading fell to 49.5 in December from November's final reading of 50.
The Hang Seng index was down 1.1% at 22,767.56, while the Shanghai Composite bucked the trend to rise 2.2% to 3,017.49. The Hang Seng index closed down 1.6% at 22,670.50, although the Shanghai Composite bucked the trend to rise above the 3,000 milestone and close at its highest since April 2011.
The mainland index was up 2.3% to 3,021.52, showing a growing disconnect in sentiment between the two benchmarks.
Construction stocks got a boost after the country's top economic planning agency gave approval to plans for a second international airport in the capital Beijing.Construction stocks got a boost after the country's top economic planning agency gave approval to plans for a second international airport in the capital Beijing.
The expansion will cost $12.9bn and is aimed at easing air traffic congestion at the capital's main airport. The expansion will cost $12.9bn (£8.2bn) and is aimed at easing air traffic congestion at the capital's main airport.
Shares of China State Construction Engineering rose 0.5%. Shares in China State Construction Engineering rose 0.5%.
In Australia, shares closed at a 10-month low as falling commodity dragged down resources stocks.In Australia, shares closed at a 10-month low as falling commodity dragged down resources stocks.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.7% to 5,152.3 - its lowest close since 6 February. It also marked the sixth consecutive session of declines.The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.7% to 5,152.3 - its lowest close since 6 February. It also marked the sixth consecutive session of declines.
South Korean shares fell, closing just above a two-month low. The Kospi ended down 0.2% at 1,904.13 points.South Korean shares fell, closing just above a two-month low. The Kospi ended down 0.2% at 1,904.13 points.