Why is China’s Xi Jinping putting the political heat back on illegal villas and resorts?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Xinlu LiangJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:18 AM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is renewing the focus of national anti-corruption efforts on illegal villas and luxury resorts. In a speech given in July, but with excerpts released recently, Xi highlighted these developments as examples of corruption and the need for improved governance and sustainable urban development. He emphasized the need to conserve resources, strengthen regulation, and prohibit illegal construction of luxury villas and private resorts. Some officials and wealthy individuals have exploited loopholes to build these developments, occupying large areas of land, damaging the environment, and ignoring urban planning standards. Xi has consistently addressed the issue of these luxury developments on environmental and social equity grounds.

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