The Asian markets have opened lower, in line with the weak cues from Wall Street over the weekend.
Hang Seng is quoting at 20,019, weaker by 230 points or 1.1%.
Taiwan Weighted is at 7,641, weaker by 23 points or 0.3%, Seoul Composite is at 1,732, lower by five points or 0.3% and Shanghai Composite is at 2,417, down six points or 0.2%.