In contrast to the Japanese market, China Stock Market Today:

1. Chinese stocks rise 6% today and 18% in the past 5 days

2. Beijing 50 Index records record 15% gain in session

3. Record 1 trillion yuan traded in 30 minutes

4. Stock brokerages open 24/7 to serve individual investors

5. Ministry of Commerce says it will "improve policy efficiency"

6. Chinese stock brokerages crash due to high traffic