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China Empowers Local Governments to Tackle Housing Surpluses

12/24/2025

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Ni Hong, China's housing minister, announced local governments will be empowered with tailored measures to address housing surpluses and improve supply in 2026.
Ni Hong emphasized municipal autonomy in regulating the property market at a recent work conference.
The ministry promotes a what-you-see-is-what-you-get model for completed homes.
It will tighten oversight on presales.
Authorities will assist local governments in acquiring existing commercial housing for affordable and resettlement purposes.

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Ni Hong, China's housing minister, announced local governments will be empowered with tailored measures to address housing surpluses and improve supply in 2026.
Ni Hong emphasized municipal autonomy in regulating the property market at a recent work conference.
The ministry promotes a what-you-see-is-what-you-get model for completed homes.
It will tighten oversight on presales.
Authorities will assist local governments in acquiring existing commercial housing for affordable and resettlement purposes.