Japan's exports grew for fourth straight month in March
TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the fourth consecutive month in March, official data showed Wednesday, with China-bound shipments increasing for the fourth straight month.
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TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the fourth consecutive month in March, official data showed Wednesday, with China-bound shipments increasing for the fourth straight month.
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