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Japanese stocks were flat in thin, choppy trade on Thursday as indexes gave up earlier gains due to the yen's rising strength against the dollar, which curbed optimism over the profit outlook for exporters and other shares.

The Nikkei share average edged up 0.1 percent to 16,772.46 for its highest close in nearly a month.

China stocks closed marginally higher on Thursday as late buying of large cap stocks helped equities bounce off the 2-1/2 month lows hit in the morning session.

The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen rose 0.2 percent, to 3,064.21, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3 percent, to 2,822.44 points.

Hong Kong stocks were little changed on Thursday following sharp gains the previous session, with renewed concerns about a possible near-term U.S. interest rate hike curbing risk appetite.

The Hang Seng index rose 0.1 percent, to 20,397.11, while the China Enterprises Index lost 0.1 percent, to 8,526.19 points.

Reference: Reuters