Stock market today: Asian shares extend losses after China reports lower growth than expected

A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Tokyo. Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as optimism over a Wall Street rally was countered by worries about the Chinese economy. - AP

SINGAPORE (AP): Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia as optimism over a Wall Street rally was countered by worries about the Chinese economy.

Shares rose in Tokyo but fell in most other regional markets. Hong Kong’s benchmark lost nearly 2% as it reopened after a weather related closure on Monday.