A stock holder reacts in front of a board displaying stocks index in Beijing, capital of China, on February 23, 2009. Chinese equities gained almost 2 percent on Monday as investors expected more stimulus policy on property sector, analysts said. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.96 percent, or 44.3 points, to 2,305.78. The Shenzhen Component Index was up 3.61 percent to 8,727.7 points. [Xinhua]

A stock holder reacts in front of a board displaying the Shanghai Composite Index in Shanghai, China, on February 23, 2009. [Xinhua]