11 h. ago How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China

America’s military action in Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s talk of owning Greenland are stoking concerns that the United States is dismantling the rules-based global order. But this could also be a diplomatic opening for China as it tries to portray itself, in contrast, as a more responsible and stabilising power. Analysts said while this aligned with Beijing’s push to strengthen ties with its neighbours – a strategic move as its rivalry with Washington has intensified – concrete...

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2 w. ago Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market

Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Hong Kong developer SHKP nudges up prices on latest Sierra Sea flats on offer

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer, has priced the next batch of units on offer at its massive Sierra Sea residential project about 5 per cent higher than previous phases, signalling a welcome improvement in the city’s housing market. The 148 units in Phase 2A of the development in Sai Sha Wan, Sai Kung, were priced from HK$3.43 million (US$440,961), with an average discounted price of HK$10,968 per square foot, according to sales documents released on Tuesday. The...

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3 w. ago Beijing relaxes home purchase restrictions to boost stable devt of housing market

Beijing relaxes home purchase restrictions to boost stable devt of housing market  Global Times

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3 w. ago China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilize housing market in 2026

China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilize housing market in 2026  朝日新聞

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3 w. ago China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilise housing market in 2026

China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilise housing market in 2026  Reuters

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