(MENAFN) Japan's trade balance narrowed last month but exports fell again, particularly to the major market China, according to the latest reports.
Additionally, the underwhelming export numbers underscore concerns about China's growth, in spite of signs of a slight boost in the Japanese economy.
However, Japan's Nov trade deficit fell by nearly 58 percent from a year ago to USD3.1 billion, beating market projections of a USD3.9 billion deficit.
As far as China is concerned, shipments to China plunged 8.1 percent, the 4th straight on-year fall, mainly driven by drops in exports electronics parts.
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