"Asia-Pacific Stocks Plunge Amid China Weakness and Data-Heavy Week"
Asian stocks fell, led by Chinese stocks, as weak signals from China and anticipation of key economic readings this week kept markets on edge. China's economic engines remained under pressure, raising concerns over the need for more stimulus measures. Australian commodity stocks were hit by concerns over China's role as a dominant trading destination. Weak PMIs in Japan, the euro zone, and the US added to worries about slowing global economic growth. This trend could invite further weakness in Asian markets if investors lock-in recent profits.