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Chinese authorities are seeking to curb home price inflation after huge price gains in 2016 in cities such as Beijing [pictured]. Photo: Reuters.
China bans asset managers from channelling funds to real estate investments in 16 cities
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Chinese authorities are seeking to curb home price inflation after huge price gains in 2016 in cities such as Beijing [pictured]. Photo: Reuters.
