11 Jul 2024
More recent developments
November 4, 2025
Russia to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds for first time
The RMB is carving out new territory in sovereign debt markets. Russia is reportedly set to issue its first-ever yuan-denominated bonds in early December, for a combined value of up to USD 5 billion. Under the hood: With a significant… Read More »
November 4, 2025
Home sales by top developers plunge 41.9% y/y in October
The property market’s September rebound proved short-lived. In October, new home sales by China’s top 100 developers inched up just 0.1% m/m to RMB 253 billion, but plunged 41.9% y/y, according to China Real Estate Information Corp. (CRIC) FYI: The… Read More »
November 4, 2025
Troubled developer Vanke receives another state lifeline
Property giant Vanke has been thrown another state lifeline. On Thursday, Vanke secured an RMB 2.2 billion loan from its biggest shareholder, state-owned Shenzhen Metro Group, just in time to cover a maturing onshore bond and avoid default (Caixin). ICYDK:… Read More »