Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused by turbulence.

Japan's exports expanded faster than expected in October led by a pick-up in chip equipment demand in China, though fears persist over potential U.S. protectionist trade policies that could hamper future shipments.

Exports rose 3.1% in October from a year earlier, compared with a 1.7% drop in September. Economists polled by data provider FactSet had forecast a 3.9% increase. Shipments to Chi

Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices kept import costs high