India, April 18 -- Asian stocks ended broadly lower on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Good Friday and Easter holidays.
Chinese shares fell from a 13-month high as investors booked some profits after recent strong gains amid signs of economic stabilization.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite index gave up 12.92 points or 0.40 percent to finish at 3,250.20 while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ended down 0.54 percent at 29,963.26.
Japanese shares fell from a 4-1/2-month high as treasuries climbed alongside the yen and a Nikkei report said Canon would cut its earnings forecast.
The Nikkei average fell 187.85 points or 0.84 percent to 22,090.12, while the broader Topix index ended down 0.96 percent at 1,614.97.
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