Global Markets Today, Oct. 14 -- Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday, diverging from Wall Street's strong gains after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a more conciliatory tone toward China.

After weeks of escalating trade measures and sharp rhetoric, Trump took to Truth Social on Monday, assuring, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!"

China recently imposed docking fees on U.S. vessels in response to similar charges introduced by Washington, with both measures taking effect on Tuesday.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.34 per cent, while the Topix slipped 1.31 per cent. In contrast, South Korea's Kospi gained 1.01 per cent, and the Kosdaq rose 0.84 per cent. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged down 0.25 per cent.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng I...