Japanese Exports Surge to Highest Value in Two Years as China Becomes Top Customer

Japanese exports surged for the third consecutive time last month as the country’s economic recovery has been further augmented by an increase in the international demand for the country’s products. This recent increase in the country’s exports is reportedly Japan’s biggest within a two-year period, and is reflective of the Asian Lunar New Year holidays. In addition, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has also become increasingly outspoken with regards to free trade, which could pave the way towards protectionism within the country.