Listed firms in the coal and non-ferrous metal sectors saw higher earnings.
Liu is a typical example of China's high net worth individuals - people with a net wealth of over million - investing overseas.
Liu said the industry had seen considerable development over the past 10 years. That came in spite of the Fukushima incident, which made the world rethink nuclear power development policies.
Liu said he thinks the country's GDP growth will fluctuate between 5 and 6 percent in the coming years. He expects a slightly slower growth rate in 2018 than last year's 6.9 percent because of less-aggressive infrastructure investment and more aggressive efforts to contain local government debt.
Lin Yuanjun contributed to this story
Little over a month later on April 1, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, China's cabinet, announced to set up a national-level new area there.
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Liu called on the young audience to help the public in the UK to understand "one country, two systems" correctly.
Liu Jiayi, Party chief of Shandong province, delivered a keynote speech at the conference saying that Shandong and Japan are friendly neighbors enjoying close ties in many areas.
Liu Jinyi, president of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at James Madison University in Virginia, said his group is waiting for the university's response.
Liu met with South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane on Tuesday, and they attended the China-South Africa High-level Dialogue.