(Yicai Global) Aug. 14 -- China's investment in real estate development climbed 3.4 percent to CNY7.53 trillion (USD1.08 trillion) during the first seven months of this year, rising faster than during the first six months, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

From January to July, property sales fell 5.8 percent to CNY8.14 trillion while the decline slowed by 3.3 percent points from the first half.

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