Breakingviews - China applies broken mop to housing mess
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 15 2025
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Source: Reuters
China's Real Estate Crisis: China is facing a record excess inventory in real estate, prompting the government to consider allowing state-owned enterprises back into the property market to address the ongoing housing slump and slow progress in converting unsold homes into public housing.
State Firms' Involvement: The potential involvement of financially robust state firms in the real estate sector may signal a reversal of previous restrictions, but concerns remain that these firms will not take on significant property risks given the unattractiveness of much of the existing inventory.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
