Tokyo stocks rise on hopes for progress in U.S.-China trade talks

Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday, lifted by hopes for easing tensions as the United States and China prepare to hold trade talks for a second day.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 122.94 points, or 0.32 percent, from Monday at 38,211.51.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 0.83 point, or 0.03 percent, higher at 2,786.24.

On the stock market, sentiment was lifted after senior U.S. officials made positive remarks following the conclusion of the first day of high-level trade talks between the world's two largest economies in London on Monday, analysts said.

But gains were limited as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of negotiations to see whether Washington and Beijing can come up with specific agreements, they added.