Stocks rally around the world as America readies near-$2tn economic package as volatility continues.
Shares in Asia have continued a global rally, as stock markets bounce back from major losses in recent days.
In morning trade Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 5.4%, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong rose 3.3%, and China's Shanghai Composite was up by 1.9%.
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