Asian stocks broadly higher as investors look to key US, China policy events

The mainland Chinese markets were mixed on Monday after last Friday's economic data release missed expectations. Investors were setting their sights on key policy events in the coming week — ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate meeting and as China on Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the country's reforms under former leader Deng Xiaoping. Investors were setting their sights on key policy meetings in the coming week — ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate meeting and as China on Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the country's reforms under former leader Deng Xiaoping.