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Asian Stocks Rebound From Biggest Slide in Seven Weeks

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Asian stocks rose, rebounding from their largest drop in almost seven weeks, as Chinese trade unexpectedly climbed and Janet Yellen said the Federal Reserve will continue to support the U.S. economy.

Japan Radio Co. jumped 12 percent after profit at the maker of communications equipment surged. SK C&C Co. climbed 5.2 percent in Seoul as earnings topped forecasts at the provider of information technology services. Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. dropped 7.6 percent as casino operators plunged on a report Macau is facing a capital-flight crackdown amid concerns that illicit funds are being funneled from the mainland into casinos.