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China Faces Demographic and Real Estate Crisis Echoing Japan

7/7/2025

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China is experiencing a real-estate and demographic crisis reminiscent of Japan's 1990s collapse.
High property prices and rapid urbanization have resulted in weak demand and declining construction.
The housing sector, once contributing 25% of GDP, now jeopardizes household wealth and consumption.
A declining fertility rate and a rapidly aging population hinder recovery efforts.
Policymakers may repeat Japan's errors by neglecting economic fundamentals for short-term growth.

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Story summary

China is experiencing a real-estate and demographic crisis reminiscent of Japan's 1990s collapse.
High property prices and rapid urbanization have resulted in weak demand and declining construction.
The housing sector, once contributing 25% of GDP, now jeopardizes household wealth and consumption.
A declining fertility rate and a rapidly aging population hinder recovery efforts.
Policymakers may repeat Japan's errors by neglecting economic fundamentals for short-term growth.