Quotable

We expect further supportive real estate policies to be launched by local governments. Some provinces, including Anhui and Gansu, have already taken measures to stimulate the local property markets, which have reduced the cost of houses and improved the cities' attractiveness to rural residents and migrant workers."

Li Yujia, a researcher at Shenzhen Property Research Center

"It was a very big and positive change when China agreed to publish the negative list. So now the key will be to make this list as small as possible."

Henry Paulson, former US Treasury secretary, speaking on negotiations between China and the US on the proposed Bilateral Investment Treaty

"Mutual recognition of funds between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong is positive for the industry's development in both areas. It will also enhance the yuan's position in Hong Kong and the world, and promote its internationalization."

Pi Haizhou, an independent financial commentator

(China Daily Africa Weekly 06/12/2015 page18)