<story><title>China’s property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in Manhattan</title><url>https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/18/china-property-developer-evergrande-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-in-us.html</url></story><parent_chain></parent_chain><comment><author>wenyuanyu</author><text>The Chinese government&amp;#x27;s approach to dealing with failing real-estate companies, including Evergrande, is distinct from typical Western bailouts. In China, the strategy often involves allowing such companies to default in a controlled manner. Given that the major lenders and banks are state-owned , this essentially means that the government bears the loss through these institutions (what else can happen anyway??) . Asset management companies are then allowed to bid for any remaining valuable assets of the failed company. The state government has also issued directives to local governments, ensuring they take responsibility for the completion of housing projects for homebuyers.&lt;p&gt;It&amp;#x27;s clear that there have been instances of questionable financial maneuvering by individuals behind these real estate companies, involving substantial sums of money being moved out of China through various, potentially illicit means. In Evergrande&amp;#x27;s case, critics point to dubious ventures, such as an automotive business that never produced cars, as potential vehicles for siphoning money to overseas entities. Additionally, the issuance of USD-denominated bonds—often purchased by shareholders—is another strategy that has been scrutinized.&lt;p&gt;To address these challenges, the Chinese government has enforced exit bans and placed these individuals under strict supervision. They are often required to return these funds to China, potentially under threat of reduced prison sentences. This sounds not right... but yeah... it is China. And China does not have other means to use like US to extradite fugitives or request the money back even it got all the evidence... exit-ban and blackmailing are the only way China can go...&lt;p&gt;As for Evergrande, while it&amp;#x27;s severely distressed, it continues to operate, largely as a &amp;#x27;zombie&amp;#x27; company under state guidance, to resolve as much of its outstanding debt and obligations as possible. A full government bailout, in the Western sense, does not appear to be on the table.&lt;p&gt;Regarding the broader crisis, I feel the situation is largely controllable due to the extensive tools at the disposal of the Chinese government. It&amp;#x27;s almost certain that the authorities have already devised a comprehensive plan and roadmap to navigate this crisis 1-2 years ago...</text></comment>
<story><title>China’s property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in Manhattan</title><url>https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/18/china-property-developer-evergrande-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-in-us.html</url></story><parent_chain></parent_chain><comment><author>ipnon</author><text>There are many real estate giants and so-called &amp;quot;trust&amp;quot; companies who are incapable of repaying debt right now. Some of these companies have trillions in RMB on their balance sheets. The central bank can bail them out but at the expense of the assets of the middle and lower class. This would only further incentivize cash hoarding, and tighten the middle income trap. It is not an enviable situation.</text></comment>