The reading was nearly 35 percent higher than that of a year ago. In breakdown, China made 5.1 billion of equity investments and 5.5 billion of bond investments.
The pursuit for imported brands "is especially true for product categories where consumers perceive foreign goods as of higher quality than those produced domestically, such as fragrances, wine and milk powder", said Bruno Lannes, a partner from Bain and co-author of the report.
The province generated 80 percent of its electricity from hydropower stations during the nine-day period, with the rest produced by solar and wind power facilities.
The reforms consist of barring corrupt politicians from running for public office, more campaign finance controls, greater power for the judiciary to strip legislators of immunity from prosecution if suspected of graft, higher grassroots participation in political parties, and gender equality.
The reduction will increase difficulties for car buyers, who must enter a license plate lottery to register new gasoline-powered cars.
The quake zone sits in a region that has been hit by at least three major tectonic earthquakes and other geological disasters over the past decade.
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The recent surge in Tsingtao's stock may also help explain the decline-the Hong Kong-listed shares gained 26 percent this month through Wednesday to a two-year high amid speculation over a possible deal.
The proportion outshines the 9 percent from megacities such as Beijing and Shanghai, and the 21 percent for second-tier cities. Consumption in rural areas is expected to reach 0 billion, accounting for 7 percent of the total.
The provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine administration will increase oversight of the use of herbal patches in the region to ensure medical safety.
The recent workplace safety accidents all involve violations of safe operation procedures, showing that there is still much to be desired in the professional competence of their employees, Li said.