BEIJING -- China's regional governments earned 55% less from land-use rights sales in January-October than the 2021 peak for the period, deepening their financial woes and creating an obstacle for economic stimulus measures.
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Chinese developers are shying away from new projects amid a protracted downturn in the property market. © Reuters
BEIJING -- China's regional governments earned 55% less from land-use rights sales in January-October than the 2021 peak for the period, deepening their financial woes and creating an obstacle for economic stimulus measures.