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Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors awaited the outcome of the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.

Investors also await the result of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting due Wednesday stateside, where it will make a decision on whether to cut interest rates.

Asia markets started the trading day lower.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.61%, while the Topix lost 0.76%.