Hong Kong (CNN Business) Asian markets were subdued in early trading Monday, as important parts of the region were closed for public holidays.

Nikkei 225 N225 Kospi KOSPI Japan'slost 0.3%, while South Korea'sfell 0.1%.

Markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai were closed for holidays. They will resume trading Tuesday.

Dow INDU S&P 500 SPX Nasdaq NDX US futures fell during Asian trading hours. Thedropped 110 points, or 0.4%. Theand theeach declined 0.5%.

One reason for cautious trading: The United States and China are expected to meet again this week in Washington for another round of trade talks.

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