HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed on Monday as traders took a breather after last week’s rally, but Shanghai hit a 21-month high on hopes of Chinese stimulus measures after a weak manufacturing report.

Wall Street Friday had provided a healthy lead, with the Dow and S&P 500 reaching new highs after Japan’s central bank said it would ramp up its own stimulus program to kickstart growth.

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