HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly fell on Monday after China released data pointing to further weakness in its manufacturing sector, but Tokyo hit a seven-year high as the yen slipped against the dollar.

Energy firms took a hit for a second successive session while airlines climbed after OPEC’s decision to maintain oil output levels despite a supply glut and plunging prices.

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