Evergrande's Landmark Ruling: Impact on Chinese Property Sector

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This chapter discusses the landmark ruling in the case of Evergrande, a Chinese property company, and its impact on the Chinese property sector. It highlights the warning signs, challenges in debt restructuring, the liquidation order, and potential consequences for the broader property industry.

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