Anti-radiation-related A shares get a boost

BEIJING - Investor concerns about Japan's radiation leak has prompted a rally in stocks of companies with a connection to anti-radiation products on China's A-share market.

However, analysts said the surge was mainly driven by short-term speculative trading and the positive impact on related companies will be "very limited".

Share prices of Jihua Group Corp Ltd, a manufacturer of radiation-proof uniforms and footwear, jumped by 7.26 percent on Wednesday after hitting the 10 percent daily trading limit on the previous trading day.