HONG KONG: Asian stocks rose on Wednesday after an interest rate cut in China helped to restore confidence in the world’s number two economy, although dealers warned markets remained on edge after this week’s global selloff.

The dollar edged up in Tokyo, extending a rebound from this week’s heavy losses as China’s move to cut rates and free up cash for banks to lend spurred optimism.

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