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Rise in mortgage defaults in China raises risks, authorities likely to step in – Fitch

A rise in the number of Chinese homebuyers ceasing mortgage payments on properties where construction has been suspended for a prolonged period could weaken banks’ asset quality and authorities are likely to step in to curb mortgage defaults from spreading more widely and to larger cities, says Fitch Ratings.

Chinese express delivery firms rally on strong earnings in June amid market recovery

Chinese express delivery companies stage a rally on strong earnings in June. An index tracking mainland-listed express delivery firms, compiled by Wind Information, is surging 4.6% as of 11:05 am, local time, making it one of the best-performing sectors in the A-share market, compared to 0.1% loss for the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index.