The call came amid growing anxiety among Kievs Western-backed rulers that Russian President Vladimir Putin will imminently order an all-out attack on his ex-Soviet neighbor after being hit by only limited European Union and US sanctions for taking the Black Sea cape.

The annual revenue from auto purchase tax was expected to surpass 110 billion yuan, a rise of 10 billion yuan year on year, as more units were sold, analyst said.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.49 percent, or 14.73 points, to close at 3,003.40 points. Turnover stood at 78.7 billion yuan (US$11.57 billion). Losers outnumbered gainers 445 to 414 and 35 shares remained unchanged.

In a message sent to the opening ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said, "With the increase of exchanges between China and foreign countries, movie has become an important medium to enhance understanding, hoping the festival could be a window to showcase China's culture and social development.

Last month, inflation was 14.78 percent. That's down from 22.97 percent last year ?? the highest annual inflation rate in 17 years.
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