Some observers expect an announcement this week because a weeklong public holiday begins Oct. 1, China's National Day.

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Pricing will be fixed on Oct. 1, China's National Day, and trading in the stock kicks off on Oct. 5.

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Next week, much of China will be closed for the October 1 National Day holiday.

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In contrast, we expect market conditions for NAND to improve in the lead-up to the National Day and Black Friday holidays in China and the U.S., respectively.

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Xian's judo joy lifted the mood for China on a day when basketball icon Yao warned his days in the national team could be numbered after losing to Spain.

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