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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: EU Crackdown Puts Chinese E-Commerce to the Test
From Shein to Temu and AliExpress, Europe is escalating investigations and new rules that could upend the cross-border business’s low-cost model
Beijing’s Youth Workforce Shrinks as City Enforces Strict Residency Limits
The Chinese capital defies the national trend of easing residency rules, sticking to a strict population cap even as its workforce ages and shrinks
Revolving-Door Scrutiny Deepens as Ex-Regulator Falls Out of Contact
The disappearance of Ke Kasheng, who moved from financial regulation to a senior role at developer Fantasia, underscores Beijing’s intensifying focus on the finance–property nexus
Chinese Developers Forecast Over 240 Billion Yuan in 2025 Losses
Vanke alone expects a record 82-billion-yuan deficit as the property sector’s four-year downturn deepens
Insurers Settle 85% of Claims From Deadly Hong Kong Fire for $65 Million
More than 1,000 cases have been processed, but over HK$2 billion in claims related to the property’s own policy remain as investigations into the blaze continue
Shanghai Pilots State Home Purchases in Three Districts to Halt Market Slide
Authorities in Jing’an, Xuhui, and Pudong tap state funds to buy older apartments and convert them into rentals, aiming to unlock a frozen property replacement chain
Commentary: China’s Economy Hits 5%, but the Map Is Changing
While the nation hit its 5% growth target, a look at the provinces reveals a widening north-south divide, a property-driven investment collapse in the East and a massive pivot toward manufacturing in the central heartland
Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet — Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus
The U.K. Prime Minister’s visit prioritizes cost-of-living relief and services trade over geopolitical grandstanding, despite protectionist warnings from Washington
Vanke Warns of $11.8 Billion Loss as Property Slump Persists
State-backed developer faces widening losses from high-cost land, shrinking margins and mounting liquidity pressure
CX Daily: China Takes on Green Energy Gridlock With Direct Connections
A new model that allows wind and solar farms to sell electricity directly to factories aims to alleviate a side effect of the renewable energy boom
Chinese Liquor Stocks Surge as Moutai Rebounds on Holiday Demand
Kweichow Moutai’s price rebound and robust New Year demand help reverse months-long slump in China’s liquor market
In Depth: Vanke’s Debt Spiral Reveals Limits of China’s Real Estate Backstop
The once-stable developer narrowly avoided default with emergency extensions and state support—but deeper financial trouble looms
Former Vanke Chairman May Be Under Scrutiny
Employees say Yu Liang may have been taken away by authorities to assist with inquiries
China Faces Low Risk from Nipah Virus Outbreak, Officials Say
Beijing concludes the impact of the outbreak in India on China is likely to be minimal, citing geographical barriers and the specific transmission dynamics of the pathogen
Commentary: China Can Afford the Ultimate Stimulus — A Baby Boom
Births have plummeted to record lows, while a token handout won’t fix it. Beijing needs to treat child-rearing as its most critical national investment
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