Tokyo shares rose on Friday as the US and China steadily moved closer to easing their long-standing trade frictions, encouraging investors about the future for the global economy.
The headline Nikkei index added 1.05% to 21 988.29, while the broader Topix index rose 0.93% to 1 609.87.
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