Property developer China Vanke Co's first-half net profit rose 5.6 percent, boosted by record sales and aggressive marketing amid an industry downturn, the company said on Sunday. China's largest residential developer announced that net profit for the January to June period was 4.81 billion yuan ($783 million), against 4.56 billion yuan a year earlier.
"Market volatility may increase in the short run," Vanke said in a statement, adding that it aims to enhance inventory clearing and company cashflow. Shares in Vanke closed up 0.4 percent in Hong Kong on Friday, against a 0.6 percent gain for the broader market.