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China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say ![Individuals selling homes with... [1]

SHANGHAI -- Chinese cities are ramping up housing subsidies in a fresh attempt to spur demand as inventories rise and concerns grow over a potential default at state-backed property developer China Vanke. [2]

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. State Department's "China House," the one-stop-shop for China strategy, has a new head: Joshua Young, Nikkei Asia has learned. [3]

BEIJING -- New home prices in 70 major Chinese cities were down 11% on average in August from four years earlier, according to official data released Monday, as government steps last fall to prop up the market failed to make a lasting impact. [4]

CaixinThe scam that turned China's housing slump into a cash machine Speculators exploit gap between sales prices, valuations, adding to banks' risks Residential buildings under construction in Huizhou, China, in October 2024. [5]

KITAKYUSHU, Japan -- Japanese bathroom fixture maker Toto said Monday that it will close two of its factories in China, seeking to stem eroding profitability amid the country's property market downturn and a price war with local rivals. [6]

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions. [7]

Efforts to halt the slump in China's housing market are gathering pace as local governments, banks, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), asset management companies and shareholders pump money into unfinished projects and cash-strapped developers. [8]

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[1] MM www.scmp.com · 2025-12-31 · 75% match

China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued

China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say ![Individuals selling homes with

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-29 · 75% match

China expands housing voucher program amid rising inventories

SHANGHAI -- Chinese cities are ramping up housing subsidies in a fresh attempt to spur demand as inventories rise and concerns grow over a potential default at state-backed property developer China Vanke.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-26 · 75% match

US State Department's China House gets new head, new structure

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. State Department's "China House," the one-stop-shop for China strategy, has a new head: Joshua Young, Nikkei Asia has learned.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-16 · 75% match

China housing slump persists with prices down 11% from recent peak

BEIJING -- New home prices in 70 major Chinese cities were down 11% on average in August from four years earlier, according to official data released Monday, as government steps last fall to prop up the market failed to make a lasting impact.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-20 · 75% match

The scam that turned China's housing slump into a cash machine

CaixinThe scam that turned China's housing slump into a cash machine Speculators exploit gap between sales prices, valuations, adding to banks' risks Residential buildings under construction in Huizhou, China, in October 2024.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-29 · 75% match

Japan's Toto to close 2 plants in China as housing market slumps

KITAKYUSHU, Japan -- Japanese bathroom fixture maker Toto said Monday that it will close two of its factories in China, seeking to stem eroding profitability amid the country's property market downturn and a price war with local rivals.

[7] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-01-17 · 65% match

Domestic goodness: Long weekends and short getaways

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-16 · 75% match

Bailouts multiply as pressure mounts to stabilize China's housing market

Efforts to halt the slump in China's housing market are gathering pace as local governments, banks, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), asset management companies and shareholders pump money into unfinished projects and cash-strapped developers.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-06-07 · 75% match

China curbs housing development to fight supply glut

BEIJING -- China has moved to bar housing construction in some areas in its latest attempt to shrink a mountain of unsold homes that is weighing on prices.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-03-19 · 75% match

Investment surge puts froth back in China's largest housing markets

BEIJING -- Housing prices in the biggest Chinese cities are soaring once again even as other regions languish, fueled by concentrated investment in areas seen as safe bets.

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