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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
Shenzhen Metro Chairman Xin Jie Resigns After Six-Month Absence
Xin steps down following a period of growing financial pressure linked to the company’s entanglement with debt-laden property developer Vanke
Shenzhen Further Eases Homebuying Rules as Prices Keep Falling
The southern megacity has made it easier for residents to buy multiple homes in prime real estate areas, surpassing similar efforts in Beijing and Shanghai
In Depth: China REITs Enter New Era With Asset Expansion
Offices, hotels and high-end malls enter the public real estate investment trust market, but high vacancies, governance complexity and tax hurdles cloud the outlook
In Depth: China Orders Random Class Placement to Break School Hierarchies
Education authorities are dismantling ‘key classes’ in compulsory schooling, yet parental competition and informal selection channels continue to recreate academic stratification
Analysis: The Middle East Navigates a New Diplomatic Reality — From Autopilot to Autonomy
As the conflict between regional adversaries drags into its third month, emerging powers are uniting to secure shipping lanes and assert diplomatic autonomy
Trip.com Sees $300 Billion Opportunity in Bringing Tourists to China
Online travel giant aims to attract 200 million visitors from abroad over five years with the goal of turning the country into the world’s top tourism destination
Chinese Courts Rule Companies Cannot Fire Workers Simply to Replace Them With AI
Judges classify AI adoption as a controllable business strategy rather than an unavoidable disruption, shielding employees from automation-driven layoffs
Top Stories of the Month: Six Things to Know About China’s Fiscal Plan to Reignite the Economy
Policymakers aim to make fiscal policy do more of the heavy lifting to boost sluggish domestic demand, employing a mix of interest subsidies, financing guarantees and risk-compensation tools
CX Daily: Deepening Profit Squeeze Strains Chinese Automakers
China’s automotive industry entered 2026 under mounting strain, as a bruising price war, chronic overcapacity and the high cost of an electric-vehicle (EV) transition left many carmakers selling more cars while making less money — or none at all
Commentary: China’s Politburo Signals a Nimble Pivot After a Strong First Quarter
Following a surprisingly solid first quarter, China’s leadership is deploying targeted fiscal spending, flexible monetary tools, and a crackdown on industrial overcapacity to fortify long-term growth
CX Daily: PwC’s Evergrande Crisis Deepens With Record Hong Kong Settlement and Criminal Probes
China Evergrande Group’s financial fraud has caught up with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Hong Kong, dealing an unprecedented blow to the accounting giant and deepening an accountability crisis that threatens its future in the region
CX Daily: China Tightens Corruption Rules Across Public and Private Sectors
New judicial guidance lowers thresholds and targets subtler forms of bribery, signaling stricter rules for officials and corporate executives
In Depth: PwC’s Evergrande Crisis Deepens With Record Hong Kong Settlement and Criminal Probes
The accounting giant faces a HK$1 billion investor-compensation fund, a separate HK$300 million fine and mounting scrutiny of partners tied to the developer’s audits
Cover Story: China Tightens Corruption Rules Across Public and Private Sectors
New judicial guidance lowers thresholds and targets subtler forms of bribery, signaling stricter rules for officials and corporate executives
China Expands Fast-Track Bond Pilot for Local Governments
More regions can bypass central government approval for SPB projects, speeding issuance
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