Article: Chinese stock market slump sends shockwaves through global markets

Chinese stock market slump sends shockwaves through global markets

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The highest daily slump to hit China's stock markets for ten years on Tuesday triggered a domino effect on global capital markets.

Industry observers said on Wednesday that the shock waves felt around the world were a clear sign that China's stock markets have become an important barometer for the world financial community.

"If the Chinese markets catch a cold, the major markets around the world will sneeze," Teng Yin, an analyst with Everbright Securities, quipped.

"This is the first time that Chinese stock markets have affected global markets significantly, but it won't be the last," Teng ...

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