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Vanke Buys Time With New Bond Extension as Liquidity Squeeze Persists

Published: Apr. 22, 2026 9:55 p.m. GMT+8

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Vanke’s average monthly sales fell to 11.2 billion yuan in 2025, down from roughly 20 billion yuan in 2024. Photo: VCG

Embattled developer China Vanke Co. Ltd. has secured creditor approval to extend repayment of a 2 billion yuan ($290 million) onshore bond, clearing an immediate hurdle as it navigates a prolonged liquidity squeeze.

The agreement buys crucial time for the state-backed real estate giant, whose struggle to manage its debt load underscores persistent financial strain in China’s property sector.

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China Vanke won approval from 39 creditors to extend 2B yuan ($290M) bond: 40% principal upfront, 60% for 1 year at 3.1%, with collateral.
Faces 865M yuan payment in 2 days, relying on Shenzhen Metro; unconsolidated cash at 850M yuan end-2025.
More maturities: 9.3B yuan Q2; 2025 sales fell to 11.2B yuan/month, debt 358.5B yuan.

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China Vanke Co., Ltd.: China Vanke Co., Ltd. secured creditor approval to extend a 2 billion yuan ($290M) onshore bond due April 23. It will pay 100,000 yuan cash per holder, 40% principal upfront, and extend 60% for one year with collateral. Faces 865M yuan immediate payments amid low cash (67.2B yuan total, 850M unconsolidated), falling sales, and 358.5B yuan debt.

Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.: Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. acted as a lead underwriter for disclosing China Vanke's filing on the creditor approval to extend a 2 billion yuan bond.

Bank of China Ltd.: Bank of China Ltd. served as a lead underwriter, alongside Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., for disclosing China Vanke's filing on the creditor-approved extension of a 2 billion yuan bond.

Shenzhen Metro: Shenzhen Metro, Vanke's largest state-owned shareholder, provided over 30 billion yuan in shareholder loans in 2025 to aid debt repayment. It offered 2.4 billion yuan on Jan. 27 for upfront payments on extended bonds. Further support is likely needed for Vanke's immediate 865 million yuan obligation. (54 words)

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