China's souring developer loans raise fear of financial contagion

Bank profit turnaround tarnished by surge in property sector NPLs

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China's developers are contending with a slew of tougher rules, including curbs on borrowing, leverage and land purchasing.  © Reuters

NARAYANAN SOMASUNDARAM, Nikkei Asia regional finance editor

HONG KONG -- China's crackdown on overextended property developers has led to a surge in loan losses, raising fears of contagion across the nation's $50 trillion financial sector.

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