Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:13:33 GMT
Asia stocks rise on China markets; Tokyo falls
Most Asian stocks advanced on Friday amid Spain's budget decisions and belief Chinese policy makers will use additional stimulus measures to boost the economy. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.5%, while the Hang Seng Index, the Kospi and Taiex each increased 0.4%. Australia's S&P 200 Index added 0.1%, but Japan's Nikkei dropped 0.9% on low monthly industrial output.