Asia markets trade mixed as investors assess Tokyo CPI, China's industrial profit data

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday as some markets reopened after the Boxing Day holiday. China’s industrial profits fell 7.3% in November, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, indicating that Beijing’s efforts to boost the economy have not yet had a significant impact. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose by 0.23%, while mainland China’s CSI 300 dropped by 0.3%.

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