HONG KONG -- China's latest bid to rescue its crisis-hit property sector has sparked a market rally on hopes it marks a turning point, but a rebound in home sales is crucial for any recovery, observers say.
Markets rally on news, but success of new measures remains to be seen
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai: China's property market has been hit by a debt crisis among developers and sagging demand for new homes. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- China's latest bid to rescue its crisis-hit property sector has sparked a market rally on hopes it marks a turning point, but a rebound in home sales is crucial for any recovery, observers say.