Today stock indices of the largest countries of the Asia-Pacific region are changing without a single dynamics.

The Chinese market is supported by good statistical data, as well as the weakening of anti-commodity restrictions in the country.

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in China’s manufacturing industry rose to 49.6 points in May from 47.4 points in the previous month, which was the lowest in 26 months, the State Statistics Office (SSO) reported. A PMI value above the 50-point mark indicates an increase in activity in the sector, while below it – its weakening. The indicator has been below this level for three months in a row.

Analysts on average expected a less significant increase to 48.9 points, according to the results of surveys The Wall Street Journal and Trading Economics.

China’s Shanghai Composite index was up 0.78% by 8:50 Moscow time. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose by 0.93% and reached its highest level in more than 1.5 months.

The most significant increase in trading in Hong Kong stock quotes of consumer-oriented companies, including the manufacturer of sporting goods Li Ning Co. (+3.2%) and restaurant chain Haidilao International Holding Ltd. (+4.9%).

Internet companies Meituan (+5%) and Tencent (+2.4%), chip makers AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (+3.6%) and Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. (+2.3%) are also up significantly.

In Shanghai, the securities of alcohol producer Kweichow Moutai (+1.9%), tour operator China Tourism (+2.5%), and hotelier Jinling Hotel (+1.2%) are up.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was down 0.36% by 8:45 Moscow time after climbing to a high of more than a month in the previous trading session.

Among the leaders of the fall are shares of transportation companies Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (4.1%) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (-3.7%) as investors worry about a likely slowdown in the global economy and how it will affect global trade.

Meanwhile, securities of oil producer Inpex (+6.3%) are rising amid a jump in oil prices.

The value of Sony (+0.9%), which produces consumer electronics, SoftBank Group (+0.2%), Fast Retailing (+0.3%), the largest clothing retailer in Asia, is also rising.

South Korea’s Kospi index was up 0.5% by 9:05 Moscow time.

Retail sales in the country declined 0.2% month-on-month in May after falling 0.7% in April.

The market value of automaker Hyundai Motor is up 0.5%, while battery maker DTR Automotive Corp. jumped 7.5%.

Meanwhile, the share price of Samsung Electronics Co. one of the world’s largest chip makers is down 0.4%.

Australian index S&P/ASX 200 fell by 0.78%.

The leader of the fall is the securities of Zip Co. providing services on crediting of population, which fell in price by 5.6%. A day earlier their price jumped by 14%.

Quotes of shares of the world’s largest mining companies BHP decreased by 0.1%.