Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for U.S.-China trade talks

TOKYO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday on reports that the United States and China will hold trade-related talks next week.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 78.34 points, or 0.35 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 22,270.38.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 10.38 points, or 0.62 percent, to finish at 1,697.53.

Marine transportation, precision instrument, and mining-oriented issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.