China shares: Regulator takes action after slide

China's regulators are taking fresh steps to try to quell volatility in the country's financial markets.


Investors holding stakes of more than 5% are not allowed to sell shares in the next six months.

The new rule from the country's securities regulator is intended to relieve pressure on the stock market. Despite efforts to stem the losses, the dramatic sell-off in China's main stock market continued on Wednesday, with the Shanghai Composite plunging 6.8%. More...

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