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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
Beijing Retail Rents Slide as Consumer Split Widens
Falling spending among mass-market shoppers pressures landlords, while luxury gold and tech stores attract affluent buyers
Commentary: China Sees Rare Inflation Bump, but Requires Deep Reforms
Recent upticks in consumer and producer prices offer a rare glimmer of hope for the Chinese economy. To make it last, Beijing must tackle local debt and boost service-sector employment
CX Daily: Energy Shockwaves From U.S.-Iran War Hit Global Economy
Strait of Hormuz disruption drives oil higher, fractures supply chains and leaves Asia and Europe exposed
China’s Housing Uptick Masks Fragile Recovery
Existing home sales lead gains as developers remain under strain
Commentary: How China Can Engineer a Soft Landing for Its Property Market
To navigate the fallout from a burst property bubble, Beijing is pivoting toward a sustainable housing model that prioritizes social stability, completed homes, and domestic consumption
CX Daily: China’s Sci-Tech Bond Boom Conceals Sidelined Private Sector
Issuance soared nearly 90% in 2025 following a major policy shift, but most of the proceeds flowed to state entities
Top Chinese Developers’ First-Quarter Sales Drop 23%
New home sales declined, but existing homes in cities like Beijing and Shanghai rebounded, driven by falling prices and improving rental yields
Commentary: Why China’s Housing Slump Isn’t Another ‘Lost Decade’
Observers warn of a catastrophic demand collapse as the Chinese property engine sputters. But a quiet, massive 51-trillion-yuan flight to safe assets is keeping household balance sheets afloat, signaling a necessary structural evolution rather than systemic ruin
Third Zhuhai State-Asset Chief Investigated in Widening Corruption Probe
The downfall of Li Wenji follows massive state financial losses stemming from a botched bailout of a major China Evergrande supplier
London’s Promotion Agency Touts City as Gateway for Chinese Investment
Neil Brigden of London & Partners points to capital, talent and global connectivity as key advantages drawing Chinese firms to the city
Commentary: Why China’s Investment Rebound Is Real
After a sluggish second half of 2025, Chinese fixed-asset investment has staged a rare, broad-based recovery. Easing local debt constraints and clearing corporate arrears suggest the momentum will continue in targeted sectors
Fosun Posts $3.4 Billion Loss on Property, Asset Write-Downs
The massive write-downs drove Fosun’s liability-to-asset ratio to a 10-year high, prompting the conglomerate to accelerate asset divestments and debt reduction
U.K. Moves to Seize $108 Million in London Property From Chinese Fugitive
Su Jiangbo, sought by Chinese police for allegedly operating a massive cross-border gambling network, used shell companies to amass a sprawling real estate portfolio in London
China’s Factory Activity Returns to Expansion in March Amid Surging Costs
Manufacturing and services gauges both rose back above the 50-point expansion threshold, driven by post-holiday demand, though soaring commodity prices squeezed businesses
China’s Economy Better Insulated Than U.S. Against Oil Shock, Goldman Sachs Says
A diversified energy mix and robust stockpiles provide Beijing with a buffer against supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. and other nations face steeper growth downgrades
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