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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
Trip.com’s Liang Puts $64 Million Behind Bold Fertility Pilot in Hong Kong
James Liang’s personal fund will offer HK$50,000 subsidies to Ph.D. students who have children, aiming to pilot solutions for low fertility that could be applied on the Chinese mainland
Commentary: No Floor Yet for China’s Property Market, but It’s Getting Close
Stabilization signs are emerging, but unresolved leverage, weak confidence, and demographic pressures continue to delay a real estate recovery in China
In Depth: China Puts Industry, Consumers at Heart of Next Five-Year Plan
For the economy, a blueprint for the 2026-2030 FYP focuses on building a modern industrial system, accelerating the growth of household spending and getting serious about tackling local government debt
China Ramps Up Tax Collection While Pulling Back on Spending
Drop in fiscal expenditure and worsening decline in land sales revenue reflect persistent economic headwinds
CX Daily: How Chinese Expertise Opened Up $20 Billion African Mine, Redrawing Global Iron Ore Supply Map
China, Rio Tinto and a shipping tycoon unite to bring to life Simandou, West Africa’s long-dormant ‘Pilbara killer’
China’s Credit Growth Weakens as Households Cut Back on Debt
Household borrowing contracts sharply in October, pointing to weak consumer confidence and a cooling real estate sector
China Judicial Advisers Suggest Testing System for Sealing Criminal Records
A report by retired judges suggests a nationwide pilot to help a growing number of people convicted of minor crimes reintegrate into society
Opinion: To Win the Future, China’s Cities Must First Win Over the Youth
As the country confronts a looming demographic crisis, the competition over young talent is heating up. But success will require more than just housing subsidies and recruitment quotas
CX Daily: China Should Launch Property Tax at ‘Appropriate Time,’ Ex-Finance Chief Says
Lou Jiwei says the levy is tough in a housing slump but still the best way to support local government finances
China Secondhand Home Prices Fall in All Major Cities for Second Month
Nationwide slide in pre-owned home prices marks first such streak since 2011, highlighting deepening real estate woes
China’s Sputtering Export Engine Exposes Structural Economic Strains, Nomura Economist Warns
Nomura’s Lu Ting warns that shrinking investment, weak consumption, and falling exports expose deeper structural cracks
Caixin Summit: China’s Property Transition Will Take at Least Five More Years, Ex-Finance Chief Says
Lou Jiwei says expansionary fiscal policy is needed to support structural reforms of the household registration and land systems, which could help with the transition
Caixin Summit: China Should Launch Property Tax at ‘Appropriate Time,’ Ex-Finance Chief Says
Lou Jiwei acknowledges the difficulty of implementing the levy during a housing slump, but stresses its importance as the most suitable tax for shoring up local government finances
China Property Slump to Drag on 2026 Growth, Citi Says
A Citigroup economist predicts Beijing will opt to “support but not stimulate” its ailing real estate market, leaving fiscal policy to do the heavy lifting
Analysis: China’s New Five-Year Plan Aims to Fix Its Spending Problem
Beijing aims to make domestic demand a stronger economic driver, but must first tackle lagging income growth, widening inequality and a shortage of quality services
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