Chinese equities begin 2024 in the red with official manufacturing activity contracting, despite a private survey showing the sector accelerating at its fastest pace in 7 months. At least 30 people have died in western Japan following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake. Many are believed to be trapped in the rubble and thousands of homes are without power. Oil is up after Iran sends a warship to the Red Sea following the sinking of three Houthi rebel boats by the U.S. And in tech news, the Netherlands blocks certain ASML chip exports to China one day after Chinese President Xi Jinping says he is willing to stabilise trade relations with Washington D.C.
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