Asia finished mostly higher on Thursday as global markets recovered after recent fears about Italy faded.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 jumped 183.3 points, or 0.8%, to 22,201.82.
In currencies, the U.S. dollar was little changed against yen at 108.91 compared to its previous close of 108.90. That was above Tuesday's low of 108.12.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index roared ahead 411.77 points, or 1.4%, to 30,468.56
Korean markets recovered, news of a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean official Kim Yong Chol saw some North Korea-exposed stocks rise, with Hyundai Cement up 5.1%.
Australian markets rebuilt, as most sectors finished higher. The energy sub-index gained 2.3% following higher oil prices overnight while the materials sector rose 1.5%.
CHINA
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 gained 79.01 points, or 2.1%, to 3,802.38, following the release of better-than expected official manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index data.
In other markets
In Singapore, the Straits Times index dropped 15.77 points, or 0.5%, to 3,428.18
In Korea, the Kospi index regained 13.98 points, or 0.6%, to 2,423.01
In Taiwan, the Taiex Index restored 53.79 points, or 0.5%, to 10,874.96
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 added 10.93 points, or 0.1%, to 8,658.79
In Australia, the ASX 200 gained 27.15 points, or 0.5%, to 6,011.88
