House prices may be in turmoil in the West, but China’s record boom rose sharply again last month despite government efforts to cool it, figures released today show.

House prices may be in turmoil in the West, but China’s record boom rose sharply again last month despite government efforts to cool it, figures released today show.

Officials were meeting today to look at new steps to cool off China’s sizzling economy as its top planning agency called for tighter bank credit and curbs on construction, state media reported.