A Troubled $140b Bet on China Property Gets Worse
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A $140B investment in China's property market is facing significant troubles, with foreign investors potentially selling assets at a discount to Chinese government or domestic investors. The discussion highlights the implications of this deal for foreign investors and the Chinese government.
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Some of the foreign buyers are mentioned by name in the article (BlackRock, Carlyle Group). HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc are mentioned as having debt exposure as lenders.