Key Takeaways Chinese stocks hit resistance on Tuesday after an update from the government on economic stimulus failed to meet investor expectations.The announcement of stimulus measures, including lowering interest rates and freeing up capital at banks,

Chinese stocks listed onshore suffered their biggest drop in more than four years as traders grew impatient over the pace of Beijing’s stimulus measures and weak holiday-spending data hurt sentiment.

China's stock markets roared back from a week-long break to reach their highest levels in more than two years at the open, before paring gains after officials failed to inspire confidence in stimulus plans intended to revive the economy.