# Real Estate Regulation

The Hubris of the High-Leverage King: China’s Property Reckoning Reaches the Courtroom

The trial of Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin signifies the end of China's high-leverage property era and a shift toward criminal accountability for corporate mismanagement. Facing eight charges including fraud and bribery, Xu's downfall reflects the systemic dismantling of the 'Three Highs' business model that once dominated the Chinese economy.