<h1>Asian Markets Mixed: Chinese Stocks Rise, Tokyo Falls Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns</h1> Asian shares showed mixed performance, with Chinese markets gaining despite declines on Wall Street due to inflation and tariff concerns. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.5%, and the Shanghai Composite increased by 0.5%, driven by tech companies like Meituan, Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu. In contrast, Tokyo's Nikkei dropped 0.8%, while Seoul's Kospi edged up 0.2%. Wall Street saw a decline, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% and the Nasdaq falling 1.4%, as consumer pessimism about the economy grew. Treasury yields decreased, and US crude oil prices rose slightly. The dollar strengthened against the Yen, while the Euro weakened.