CHINA in Deep Trouble as Property Prices Crash, Stimulus Increases Risks & Banks Face More Losses
Video Summary
In recent years, China’s property sector has been facing significant challenges, including a huge buildup of unsold apartments and semiconstructed properties. This has led to a loss of confidence in the market, with prices falling and consumers becoming increasingly nervous about buying property. To address this issue, the Chinese authorities have introduced various initiatives to stimulate the market, including reducing mortgage rates and decreasing the required deposit for homebuyers. However, these measures may not be enough to fix the problem, as the market is still in a state of freefall, with prices expected to fall by up to 14% in 2024. The authorities have also had to bail out struggling developers, such as China Vanka, by buying land at discounted prices. While these measures may help to alleviate the crisis in the short term, they do not address the underlying issues, such as the lack of trust in the market and the need for reform. As a result, the property sector is likely to contribute less than 25% of total GDP in 2024, making it challenging for China to achieve its 5% GDP target for the year.