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A property expert dishes out tips on how to cope with fixed interest rates set to expire

Chinese policymakers must somehow implement policies to revive interest in marriage and reduce the cost of raising children without crashing the economy. But even if they increase the number of births, they will almost certainly be unable to reverse demographic trends that have taken hold across the globe.

Stuck at home during repeated lockdowns as part of the country’s zero-Covid policy, Chinese households amassed trillions in savings last year. Some are pinning hopes of economic recovery on ‘revenge spending’, but those savings could be a sign of uncertainty rather than pent-up demand.

Optimism is starting to shine through as China pivots away from “zero Covid”, inflation eases and interest rate increases abate. Worrying trends such as ageing populations and high healthcare and energy costs remain, but there is reason to believe this optimism is more than wishful thinking.

Beijing must take ensure it avoids repeating past missteps as it advances new monetary and fiscal policies to stimulate growth and recovery. Otherwise, it risks creating a tech bubble that could hamstring its long-term ability to compete globally.

The mass emigration in Hong Kong is due to China's crackdown on Hong Kong and the city-state's strict Covid-19 regulations.

KUALA LUMPUR: House ownership remains among the top concerns for youths according to the first edition of the Youth Aspiration Manifesto Survey.

China is dealing with high levels of debt, an ageing population, a hostile US, and even the potential for a financial crisis. Sound familiar?

Dem chinesischen Immobiliengiganten Evergrande droht der Kollaps. Experten fürchten, dass auch andere chinesische Konzerne in Schieflage geraten könnten. Vergleiche zur Finanzkrise 2008 gehen ihnen aber zu weit.

Die privaten Immobilienbesitzer werden den tieferen Wert ihrer Liegenschaften erst bemerken, wenn sie sie verkaufen wollen. Die Verluste werden schmerzen, aber als Einzelfälle den Immobilienmarkt nicht