The threat of new U.S. tariffs renders the recently announced trade framework worthless, after Donald Trump signaled his intentions of unilateral tariffs.

Japan's producer price inflation was positive for the 51st consecutive month in April, but the pace of increase was the lowest since September.

U.S.-China trade negotiators signaled a framework agreement that could lead to higher tariff levels by the end of the first week in August. However, the vague nature of an agreement raised the prospect of prolonged trade tensions.

Three new companies listed their shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and raised a total of HK $630 million. Residential property developers advanced as Chinese authorities looked to provide an alternative to mortgages issued by banks.

Japan's GDP growth was revised to flat from a contraction of 0.2% in the preliminary estimate because of a slight upward revision in private consumption.

Weak consumer demand and the protracted property market slump extended consumer price deflation for the fourth month in May. China's trade surplus widened, as exports rose at a faster pace than imports despite simmering tensions with the U.S.

Japan's nominal household income and spending rose in April but showed a mixed picture in real terms.



China stocks lacked direction amid ongoing trade tensions after the call between the leaders of the two largest economies failed to resolve the trade negotiation impasse.

Japan's real wages declined for the fourth consecutive month, complicating the Bank of Japan's efforts to normalize interest rates.

China's service sector expansion accelerated in May, reassuring investors that the world's second-largest economy is on track to meet its annual growth target.

Japan's indexes advanced after falling in previous three sessions, tracking the gains in overnight trading in New York. Japan's service sector growth in May was revised lower amid tariff uncertainties.

Trade tension de-escalation hopes drove market indexes higher in China and Hong Kong. Global investors pile into Chinese stocks amid shifting views about U.S. assets.

After months of delay, Japan released stockpiled rice as the nation grapples with a surge in the price of the staple food.

China's manufacturing activities continue to struggle in May amid a weakening outlook for exports and lack of demand growth in domestic markets.



The Hang Seng index turned sharply lower after the U.S. president reignited trade tensions with China and the European Union. Macau-based casino operators advanced following a surge in record revenue during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.