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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
China’s Trust Firms Pivot From Risky Debt After Crackdown
With standardized assets accounting for more than half of fund trusts by value, companies face pressure on profits as they struggle to compete
In Profile: Suning Founder’s Retail Empire Unravels After Years of Reckless Investments
The company’s debt restructuring underscores the collapse of Zhang Jindong’s once-sprawling business after his failed attempts at diversification and a prolonged liquidity crunch
Worker’s Cigarette Likely Sparked Hong Kong Inferno That Killed 168, Inquiry Finds
Investigators cite ignored smoking ban and flammable materials as key factors in disaster that killed 168
Commentary: China’s Factory-Gate Deflation Is Finally Nearing an End
After years of pandemic distortions and structural imbalances, a recalibration of manufacturing supply and infrastructure demand sets the stage for a positive turn in China’s Producer Price Index
Business Brief (March 19): Chinese Tech Giants Alibaba and Baidu Hike AI Computing Prices
Trump temporarily waives shipping restrictions; Federal Reserve holds rate steady
State Property Giant’s Profit Plunges as Market Pressures Persist
China Merchants Shekou’s earnings tumble as weak demand, lower prices and write-downs squeeze margins
Analysis: China’s Plan to Tackle Weak Demand, Low Inflation
To kick off its 15th Five-Year Plan, Beijing is unleashing a wave of fiscal expansion and coordinated reforms to boost consumer spending, bolster business confidence and lay a foundation for more sustainable, higher-quality growth
In Depth: Former Hubei Securities Regulator Caught in Expanding Dangdai Fallout
Probe into Zheng Xiurong highlights fallout from Dangdai’s collapse and deepening scrutiny of regulator–corporate ties
Shenzhen Home Sales Revive in Early March as Market Seeks Bottom
A post-holiday rebound in transactions lifts sentiment, though analysts warn the recovery may prove short-lived
Commentary: China’s Economic Pivot Relies on Clearing Non-Performing Assets
As the 15th Five-Year Plan takes shape, accelerating the disposal of distressed assets will be crucial to resolving imbalances in real estate, local government debt, and excessive industrial competition
Commentary: The Urgent Need to Reverse Chinese Household Deleveraging
While corporate and government borrowing in China has accelerated, household credit growth has essentially flatlined. Preventing a balance-sheet recession will require immediate and targeted action to restore consumer confidence
Insurers Back $2.4 Billion Deal for Ikea-Linked Malls in China
Insurers lead deals as foreign property owners scale back their exposure to China’s real estate market
CX Daily: U.S.-Israel War With Iran Drifts Toward Attrition
A conflict that had been expected to end quickly is now starting to look like a long regional struggle
China Home Price Declines Ease in February as Beijing, Shanghai Post Gains
Average prices across 70 cities continued to fall, but the pace slowed as top-tier markets showed early signs of stabilization following policy support
Commentary: The Strait of Hormuz Closure Is Rewriting Global Risk Premiums
Iran’s move to choke off the world’s most critical oil artery is forcing a permanent repricing of Gulf sovereign credit, energy supply chains, and the long-term dominance of the U.S. dollar
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