Chinese real estate stocks rally on stimulus hopes

Politburo signals support for property industry and consumer spending

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Share in Chinese property developer Country Garden Holdings jumped nearly 18% on July 25 after the China's leadership signaled support for the real estate industry. © Reuters

KENSAKU IHARA and KENTA SHINOZAKI, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG/TOKYO -- Shares in Chinese real estate companies surged on Tuesday, a day after a closely watched policy meeting raised hopes that support for the troubled sector was coming.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 4.1% Tuesday, marking the highest close in about a month. Chinese property groups were among the biggest winners. Longfor Group Holdings rose nearly 26% and Country Garden Holdings jumped 18%.

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