Japan’s international trade boom continued for a 12th month in November with a 17% rise in imports and exports. The growth in exports of 16% included an all-time record level of exports to China, and was better than expected by economists. The fastest growing major sector was heavy machinery with a 23% surge. Most other export lines did well except transportation, which rose just 7% after a 24% slump in shipbuilding. The outlook is bright too, with expectations for overseas sales having risen to the highest since June 2008 according to the latest Tankan survey. That matches the patter...