Shares in Asia were mixed with Shanghai up sharply.

The Nikkei was closed for Golden Week.

The Hang Seng fell 1.1% to 20,307. China Life (LFC) was down 1.6% to 24.5. China Mobile (CHL) was down 1.5% to 71.15. HSBC (HBC) was down .1% to 144.4. PCCW (PCW) was off .4% to 4.85.

The Shanghai Composite rose 2.2% to 3,841.

Data from Reuters.

Douglas A. McIntyre