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The chairman of China Evergrande Group Hui Ka Yan, has been taken to a special detention center in Shenzhen, according to two sources familiar with the situation. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis affecting China’s property sector, where Evergrande Group has been at the epicentre.
Hui’s detention comes as part of an investigation into the financial troubles that have beset Evergrande, one of China’s largest property developers. The company has been struggling with enormous debt, amounting to over $300 billion, which has led to widespread defaults and a liquidity crisis that has shaken the broader real estate market, triggering controversies.
Evergrande’s financial difficulties have had far-reaching implications, affecting suppliers, contractors, and homebuyers who have yet to receive their purchased properties. The company’s troubles have also led to a series of legal actions and regulatory scrutiny, reflecting the broader challenges facing China’s real estate sector, which has been grappling with over-leverage and a slowdown in property sales.
The move to detain Hui Ka Yan underscores the severity of the situation and the authorities’ efforts to address the financial instability plaguing the sector. It also highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by high-profile business leaders in China amid broader economic reforms and crackdowns on corporate malfeasance.
As the investigation continues, the fate of Evergrande and its chairman remains uncertain. The real estate sector, which is a crucial component of China’s economy, will be closely watched for further developments as the country navigates through this turbulent period in its economic landscape.