TOKYO: Japanese exports to key market China fell back in March after a brief holiday-linked boost, official data showed on Wednesday, as a stronger yen clouds the country’s trade picture.

The figures also showed Japan’s trade surplus hit 755 billion yen, ($6.9 billion), more than tripling from a year ago and its highest level in five-and-a-half years, largely thanks to a fall in oil prices.

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