Asian buyout firm PAG and Tencent are acquiring 48 megamalls, known as Wanda Plazas, in a $7 bln deal. The valuations for the prime properties appear distressed. At least Wanda Chair Wang Jianlin is …
PROPERTY
China Home Sales Slump Drags On as Deflation Eats Into Incomes
China’s residential property sales continued to fall on in May, signaling the real estate slump is still weighing on an economy that’s under pressure from deflation and trade tensions.
Chinese citizens cannot own property or businesses under bill headed to the governor
The Texas Legislature sent Senate Bill 17 to the governor’s desk after negotiating between the House and Senate strengthened the proposal, which would …
Opinion: Intellectual property must be a North Star in Trump’s trade deals
If Trump’s trade deals are to be successful, they must prioritize the protection and enforcement of intellectual property.
China’s Steel Output Cuts Could Intensify Coking Coal’s Plunge
China’s declining steel demand is sweeping through related markets, with prices of the coking coal and coke used in blast furnaces plunging to their lowest since 2016.
China unseats Colombia as top foreign country searching for Miami homes
China became the top country searching for South Florida homes last month, pushing Colombia to the No. 2 slot. Potential buyers from China registered the most searches on Miami Association of …
Ohio Democrats, Asian groups oppose ban on property sales to Chinese, other immigrants
Ohio Republicans want to prevent individuals and companies from adversarial countries like China, Cuba and Russia from owning property in the state.
Surge in China’s green investment: Capacity may exceed demand
THE surge in green investment in China continues to bolster growth, offsetting the drag from the beleaguered property sector. This pivot is essential to meet global climate targets but it also …
Why China’s Real Estate Empire Is Falling Apart
China’s real estate market was once the engine of its economic miracle – until giants like Evergrande began to crumble. This video reveals how overleveraging, unchecked growth, and risky speculation …
Why China’s Housing Crisis Is a Global Warning
Once a real estate giant, Evergrande is now the symbol of China’s deepening property crisis. In this episode, we break down how the company’s collapse revealed hidden weaknesses in China’s housing …
What the Appeal of One Fast-Growing City Says About China’s Economy
Once derided for its slower pace, Chengdu has a surging population and booming real estate market as workers look beyond China’s major coastal cities.
China property investment falls 10.3% y/y in January-April
Property investment in China fell 10.3% in the first four months of 2025 from a year earlier, following a drop of 9.9% in the first quarter, official data showed on Monday. Property sales by floor…
China April slowdown shows the impact of economic uncertainty
Trade war uncertainty is denting Chinese confidence, resulting in slower economic activity in April. Retail sales and fixed-asset investment both underperformed forecasts amid heightened caution. Yet …
