Ease in housing prices spreads across nation

NBS reports declines in 55 major cities for June, up from 35 in May

Among 70 major cities in China, 55 recorded month-on-month price declines for new homes last month, up from 35 in May, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement on Friday.

Among the cities gaining, Hohhot, capital of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, saw the biggest month-on-month rise, which was 0.2 percent. The city ended all restrictions on home purchases at the end of June.