State-backed developer’s woes underscore difficulty of reversing sector’s slump

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China Vanke has been in the spotlight over its struggle to repay debts amid deepening losses. © Reuters

WATARU SUZUKI

August 27, 2026 21:44 JST

SHANGHAI — Losses at Chinese property developer Vanke widened in the first half of this year, underscoring the uphill battle in reversing the country’s real estate slump.