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Asian markets showed a generally buying-oriented outlook during the week's trading session. Stock markets in China, Hong Kong, Japan and India ended the day higher, while the Australian market posted a limited decline.

In China, the Shanghai Composite index rose 0.70 percent to 3,916.831 points. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) gained 0.68 percent to reach 25,685.40 points.

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index rose 0.53 percent and traded at 66,206.22 points, while India's NIFTY 50 index advanced 0.14 percent to 24,369.20 points.

In Australia, the ASX 200 index diverged from the broader market, losing 0.17 percent and closing the day at 9,149.30 points.