Trading in Dah Sing shares was suspended in Hong Kong yesterday, pending the announcement. It is believed that other foreign banks were also bidding to invest in the Chongqing bank.

• 大新银行在香港的股票交易昨日停牌,等待该行发布公告。据信,其它外国银行也曾参与竞标入股重庆市商业银行。