Top Chinese developers’ losses mount as debt overhaul props up operations

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zhu WenqianApril 1, 2026 at 03:58 AM

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Major Chinese property developers, including China Vanke, reported significant operating losses in 2025, highlighting continued struggles with debt and slowing residential sales. Vanke's record 88.56 billion yuan loss, exceeding forecasts, marks its second full-year deficit since 1991. This financial downturn occurred despite efforts to repay bonds, with revenue and property sales volume also experiencing substantial declines. The losses are attributed to a sluggish recovery in China's economy after five years of decline. Facing upcoming debt maturities in 2026, Vanke plans to seek long-term debt resolution strategies to stabilize operations and mitigate risks. These financial results indicate ongoing challenges for Chinese developers amidst a persistent economic slowdown.

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Property sales volume dropped 43.4 per cent to 10.25 million square metres.

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Vanke's annual revenue fell 32 per cent to 233.43 billion yuan.

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China Vanke posted a record 88.56 billion yuan (US$12.9 billion) loss last year.

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Major Chinese property developers reported operating losses in 2025.

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Vanke intends to seek long-term debt resolution solutions.

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Hong Kong 40% Citi Research 50% Griffin Chan 60% China 80% China Vanke ×490%

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property developers 90% operating losses 80% debt restructuring 70% debt pressure 70% vanke 60% residential sales 60% china economy 50% revenue decline 50% bond maturities 40%

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