Evergrande's Landmark Liquidation Ruling

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Evergrande, the world's most indebted real estate developer, with over $300 billion in liabilities, faced a landmark ruling in Hong Kong, where a judge ordered its liquidation due to its failure to restructure its debt. This ruling could potentially create a conflict between Hong Kong's courts and the Chinese government, which has been working to restore public confidence in the industry.

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