Anxieties over China's new leadership kept a lid on most Asian shares Friday, while election speculation in Japan and the prospect of more economic stimulus from a new government boosted shares there. The Nikkei jumped 2.20% to 9,024.16, while the Hang Seng edged up 0.24% to 21,159.01, the Kospi lost 0.53% to 1,860.83, and the S&P/ASX was down 0.29% to 4,336.85.