EMERGING MARKETS-Most Asian stock markets rise on China

* South Korea, Taiwan stocks hit all-time highs * Thailand stocks rise to highest since late-Jan * Indonesia stocks face worst day in nearly 7 months By Roshan Thomas and Rajasik Mukherjee Oct 27 (Reuters) – Most emerging Asian stock markets rose on Monday, as signs of easing trade tensions between China and the U.S. boosted risk appetite, while Indonesian shares fell sharply and were on track for their worst session in nearly seven months Leading the gains in the region, South Korea and Taiwan stocks notched fresh highs, rising about 2.5% each. Over the weekend, top Chinese and U.S. officials laid the groundwork for a trade deal, lifting expectations ahead of a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 in South Korea. A trad