Asia markets close: Nikkei rallies, China slips despite strong exports; investors await US-Beijing dialogue

Asian-Pacific financial markets presented a fragmented picture on Friday as investors grappled with strong Chinese trade data that paradoxically failed to dispel underlying anxieties about the ongoing tariff conflict with the United States. While some regional bourses advanced, buoyed by positive cues from Wall Street, others remained subdued, reflecting caution ahead of crucial trade negotiations […]