TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Japanese government largely retained its cautiously optimistic view of the economy in its ...

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By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a fourth straight month in December thanks to solid ...

Reuters-polled analysts had estimated exports growth would remain unchanged from November at 6.1%.

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Japan’s exports rose 5.1% YoY in December, driven by strong semiconductor shipments, despite US tariffs and rising tensions with China. Read more here.

China launched an investigation into a chemical gas used in making semiconductors, a day after it imposed curbs on the export of so-called dual-use goods that could be used by Japan's military.

Taiwan’s premier hailed a new trade deal with the United States, while an official in Beijing condemned the accord.

A drop in car and auto parts shipments and rising energy imports contributed to the 11.1% decline in December.