TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average opened down 1.5 percent on Wednesday, reflecting a sharp fall in U.S. shares and after a surprise interest rate increase by China.
The benchmark Nikkei opened down 139.80 points at 9,399.65, while the broader Topix dropped 1.2 percent to 824.04. (Reporting by Chikafumi Hodo; Editing by Chris Gallagher)