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Housing Curbs
The central government said in late 2016 that "Houses are built to be lived in, not for speculation," kicking off a new round of campaign to rein in the soaring prices.
Housing Developers Scurry as Tighter Regulations Squeeze Property Market
Home sales in China have cooled in the face of new government controls, forcing developers to adjust their businesses, but prices remain high
In Depth: How a Rural Co-Op Took in $420 Million Posing as a Bank
Backed by a state-linked entity, Liting Cooperative lured 19,000 depositors by blurring the line between a government-encouraged ‘mutual aid’ group and a conventional lender
Luxury Unit Tied to Evergrande Founder’s Family Fetches $7.3 Million at Auction
Court-ordered auction underscores lingering fallout from developer’s collapse as supplier disputes mount
China Business Uncovered Podcast: A $15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure and the Fall of a Cybercrime Kingpin
From internet cafe manager to Cambodian tycoon, Chen Zhi built a glittering empire, until authorities alleged it hid a global scam network. Caixin’s investigative reporter unpacks the story behind the fall of Prince Group
Caixin Explains: Hong Kong’s ‘Finance Plus’ Strategy to Reinforce Its Global Hub Role
The 2026-27 Budget lays out sweeping measures spanning offshore yuan markets, tech listings, digital assets and gold trading as the city seeks new growth drivers
Shanghai Eases Homebuying Rules in Core Districts to Stem Property Slump
City slashes social security requirement inside Outer Ring as policymakers escalate efforts to revive a faltering housing market
Over Half of China’s Provinces Cut Revenue Targets
Property slump and weak industrial prices squeeze local budgets
Skyworth Taps Western TV Markets With Panasonic Tie-Up
The partnership will expand the Chinese TV-maker’s overseas footprint, helping it break into the global top five suppliers in 2026 with an expected 11 million shipments, analysts say
Fantasia Secures Backing for $4 Billion Offshore Restructuring
Approval from 99.67% of voting creditors marks a major step toward resolving a 2021 default that rattled China’s property sector
Analysis: Can Monetizing State Assets Ease China’s Local Debt Strain?
Asset securitization offers funding relief but may defer underlying risks
In Depth: Population Inflow Strains Classrooms in China’s Economic Hubs
Demographic ripple from 2016 birth peak moves up the education ladder, squeezing migrants in cities like Guangzhou and Hangzhou
Hong Kong Plans Demolition and Buyout After Deadly Inferno
Government plans to demolish seven buildings after 2025 blaze killed 168 people, offering displaced owners above-market rates to resettle
Cover Story: China Carves Out a Narrow Path for Offshore Asset Tokenization
A new framework separates real-world-asset tokenization from crypto trading, channeling offshore deals into China’s existing debt and equity rules
Xi Prioritizes Domestic Demand and Tech Independence in 2026 Agenda
Article in flagship party journal outlines strategy to counter external pressure through a “Buy in China” brand and aggressive housing inventory de-stocking
In Depth: Big Data Playing a Bigger Role in Chinese Real Estate
Property transaction platform Beike’s new ‘customer to manufacturer’ model reverses the traditional developer process, effectively involving buyers from land acquisition to product design
Moutai Sales, Prices Climb Ahead of Lunar New Year
The luxury liquor-maker’s rally defies a broader industry slowdown, as smaller competitors struggle amid a shifting consumer market
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