# China property
Latest news and articles about China property
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Shanghai to Buy Second‑hand Flats for Affordable Rentals, Pilots in Three Central Districts
Shanghai has begun buying second‑hand flats to convert into guaranteed rental housing for new urban residents, youth and graduates, piloting the scheme in Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui. Backed by China Construction Bank, the programme aims to speed up delivery of affordable units using existing stock, bolster market liquidity and address urban rental shortages while posing valuation and governance challenges.
Vanke’s Quiet Storm: Yu Liang’s Sudden Exit and the Debt Tightrope That Could Define China’s Property Comeback
Yu Liang retired from Vanke on January 8 but has been conspicuously absent since, fuelling internal rumours he may be under scrutiny. Vanke has just cleared a crucial debt extension, but heavy leverage and opaque off‑balance financing leave the company and its former boss vulnerable to further regulatory and financial shocks.
Three High-Level Moves in One Day Signal Beijing’s Push to Stabilise the Property Market
On January 20 Beijing rolled out three coordinated policy moves — two State Council briefings and a joint ministry notice on urban renewal — that together aim to stabilise China’s property market by boosting demand, expanding fiscal support and mobilising stock land for redevelopment. The measures are targeted rather than market-wide bailouts, and their effectiveness will depend on local implementation and fiscal capacity.