Your Week in Asia
Evergrande back in court, Marcos in Vietnam, Myanmar takeover anniversary
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
China debt crunch
China debt crunch
China plagued by growing burden of corporate bond repayments
Redemption amount up 20% from 2023, hitting record high
Markets
China stimulus measures greeted with skepticism by foreign investors
Investors question why Chinese and Hong Kong shares can't get cheaper
China debt crunch
Evergrande case could test China-Hong Kong insolvency arrangement
Liquidation hearing for heavily indebted Chinese developer set for Jan. 29
China debt crunch
China lowers bank reserve ratio, boosting stimulus as growth lags
Investors press Beijing to do more to regain confidence
Market Spotlight
Chinese sales of bonds backed by bad bank loans hit new high
Flurry of issuance fails to reassure investors worried about credit quality
China debt crunch
Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi's bankruptcy accepted by Beijing court
Judges recognize the case to be 'complicated'
China debt crunch
Country Garden's sales in 2023 less than half previous year's
Sharp dip in December points to ongoing woes for Chinese developer
Markets
China and Hong Kong shares suffer a dismal start to 2024
Mainland developers still in distress while EV makers face uncertainty
Caixin
China aims to ease property crunch via new affordable housing push
Beijing expects local governments to shoulder hard part of financing, expert says
Economy
China economists expect slower 4.6% growth in 2024
Specialists think the country will achieve this year's target of around 5%
Caixin
China may find cure for stagflation by studying Japan's experience
As Japanese economy rises from slump, China's woes look familiar
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Aoyuan files for U.S. bankruptcy protection
Troubled company follows in footsteps of Evergrande and Sunac
Economy
China real estate crash would threaten goal of doubling GDP: report
Beijing's response to property debt crisis will have far-reaching effects
China debt crunch
Developer China South City to miss bond interest payments
Facility operator seeks support from creditors and Shenzhen shareholder
Caixin
What China's new capital rules mean for banks on risk exposure
Regulations take effect Jan. 1, aligning the country with global standards
China debt crunch
Evergrande to sell downtown Shanghai JV stake to state bank partner
Deal represents another prime asset disposal for cash-strapped developer
China debt crunch
China's No. 2 supermarket chain sells stake in Wanda unit
Growth of online shopping in pushes Yonghui to shed assets
China debt crunch
China's Country Garden to sell stake in Wanda unit for $432m
Deal struck between two major embattled Chinese developers
China debt crunch
Chinese billionaire, other Country Garden execs cut pay to $16,000
Struggling developer makes onshore bond repayment as it restructures debt
China debt crunch
China's Dalian Wanda unloads businesses to skirt bankruptcy
Creditors extend repayment on $600m of bonds due in late January
Caixin
China's forex regulator expands overseas borrowing pilot nationwide
State Administration of Foreign Exchange enhances support for foreign businesses
Supply Chain
China vows to beef up supply chains in 2024 for economic security
Key meeting also focuses on dealing with property crisis, local debt
China debt crunch
On topic: Will China's sprawling debt problem worsen?
A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic
Caixin
Will Hong Kong's tax tweaks end its real estate slump?
Mainland Chinese hesitant to buy property in regional financial hub