China is trying hard to revive interest in its ailing stock market, but some investors are instead shelling out big money on an asset they can hold in the palms of their hands — walnuts.  Once the toys of China's imperial court, the walnuts — which when rotated in one's palm are thought to stimulate blood circulation — are making a comeback among the wealthy, some of whom see them as not only a place to put their cash, but as a distinclty Chinese status symbol.

      中国正竭力挽回投资者对股市的兴趣，但一些投资者却开始将大笔资金投入可以掌心把玩的资产——核桃。核桃曾是中国宫廷内的玩物，当前再获富人的青睐。他们不但将其视为投资的标的，而且认为它是国人身份的象征。将核桃玩转于掌心据信还有利于促进血液循环。

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