China has set aside 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) for investment projects by local governments this year, as it promised to meet its own ambitious economic growth targets.

Just a few weeks ago, many investors in China’s stock markets were ready to give up and eager to sell. Then late last month, traders rushed in to make bullish bets after the government’s leaders announced a series of steps to stimulate China’s faltering economy.

On Tuesday, hashtags about mainland China's stock market — including the apt #A-shares rollercoaster — rushed to the top of Weibo's trending list. A-shares are stocks of Chine

An epic Chinese stock market rally lost steam after a comments from the nation’s economic planners disappointed hopes for more fiscal stimulus measures.

China's stock markets roared back from a week-long break to reach their highest levels in more than two years at the open, before paring gains after officials failed to inspire confidence in stimulus plans intended to revive the economy.