Challenges in the Chinese Real Estate Market and Consumer Confidence

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This chapter explores the challenges facing China's real estate sector, including the fallout from developer defaults and a significant slowdown since 2021. The ongoing downturn impacts construction, land transactions, and consumer confidence, creating broader concerns for the economy.

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