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Asia Markets Defy Wall Street Declines Amid Renewed U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher, diverging from Wall Street’s declines as renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China intensify. Investors are monitoring key economic data and geopolitical developments that could shape regional market trajectories.

Asia-Pacific markets are bucking the downward trend seen on Wall Street, with major indices positioned for gains despite escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The market divergence comes as investors digest fresh threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump and await critical economic data from China that could influence trading decisions throughout the region.

Market Performance Across Key Asian Indices