India, Sept. 3 -- Asian stocks fell broadly on Wednesday, with rising bond yields, tariff-related uncertainties and caution ahead of key U.S. employment data due later in the week keeping investors on edge.
China's Shanghai Composite Index slumped 1.2 percent to 3,813.56, with defense-related shares taking a major hit as a massive military parade in central Beijing concluded.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 0.6 percent to 25,343.43 despite a measure of China's services activity growth reaching a 15-month high in August.
Japanese markets ended notably lower after data showed Japaeses service sector growth moderated in August. Investors also reacted to reports suggesting that the ruling party is set to call for early party elections.
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