** Shares in Chinese property developers extend gains in
late trading on hope of more state supports in the cash-strapped
sector
** The Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index .HSMPI rises 4%
to the highest since Jan 24, versus a 0.1% gain in the main Hang
Seng Index .HSI
** Bloomberg News reported Chinese regulators have told
state-owned firms including China Huarong Asset Management Co.
and China Cinda Asset Management Co. to participate in the
restructuring of weak developers, acquire stalled property
projects and buy soured loans
** Shimao Group 0813.HK surges over 10%, its property
services unit 0873.HK jumps over 14%
** Sunac China 1918.HK rises nearly 10%, while smaller
Shenzhen-based developer Logan Group 3380.HK gain 9%
** Debtwire reported Shimao has received permission from
bank lenders to delay part of its loan payment
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