TOKYO, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday morning as investor sentiment was bolstered by robust Chinese shares, although concerns remained about the impact on the global economy amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the United States and Australia among other countries.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 43.14 points, or 0.19 percent, from Tuesday to 22,571.55.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, edged up 1.02 points, or 0.06 percent, at 1,572.73.
Mining and marine transportation issues led notable decliners, while electric power and gas, and land transportation issues comprised those that gained the most by the morning break. Enditem
