TOKYO, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks advanced Wednesday morning as a weak yen lifted exporter issues, while solid growth data from China added to a buoyant market mood amid eased concerns about the global economic outlook.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 67.66 points, or 0.30 percent, from Tuesday to 22,289.32.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 5.10 points, or 0.31 percent, at 1,631.56.
Transportation equipment, marine transportation and securities house-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the morning break. Enditem
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