India, March 24 -- Asian stocks ended mixed on Monday as investors awaited clarity on the next round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump set for April 2.

Oil and gold prices edged up slightly in Asian trading as the dollar resumed its fall after a modest recovery in recent days.

China's Shanghai Composite Index edged up by 0.2 percent to 3,370.03 after Trump said his top trade chief, Jamieson Greer, will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart this week on tariffs.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country is prepared for "shocks that exceed expectations" from the looming tariff announcement.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 0.9 percent to 23,905.56 amid signs of improving global sentiment towards China.

Japanese stocks ende...