Localities may provide assistance deemed proper to micro and small businesses and self-employed households renting non-State-owned property.

In the process of development, China adopts counter-cyclical macro-control measures－it boosts growth mainly by increasing infrastructure and real estate investment－which leads to surge in demand for bulk commodities. This naturally leads to speculation.

People seem to have questions about Shougang Big Air site, host to the 2022 Game's freestyle skiing and snowboard big air events.

The State Administration for Market Regulation and two government authorities, warned on Tuesday that iron ore-related companies should not fabricate or publish any false price information and should not drive up prices.

China’s fight with iron-ore 'guerrillas' triggers price rout

Coal still plays an important role in the country's energy supply and should not be denied completely, he added.

As of Feb. 9, the price of primary iron ore contracts had risen by 14.85 percent this year, according to China Securities Journal.

Coal producers also should step up efforts to ensure coal supplies, the meeting said.