A man works near apartment blocks under construction on the outskirts of Beijing, China December 16, 2017. Photo: ReutersA man works near apartment blocks under construction on the outskirts of Beijing, China December 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters
A man works near apartment blocks under construction on the outskirts of Beijing, China December 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters
Economy /  China Economy

China bond defaults tripled in 2018 – the case of one property developer shows why

  • Corporate bond default cases surged to 119 in 2018 from 35 in 2017 while defaulted bond value tripled amid a trade war with the United States
  • Default of private property developer Yinyi Co Ltd showcases troubles of China bond issuers

Topic |   China economy
Karen Yeung
Karen Yeung

Updated: 4:43pm, 31 Dec, 2018

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A man works near apartment blocks under construction on the outskirts of Beijing, China December 16, 2017. Photo: ReutersA man works near apartment blocks under construction on the outskirts of Beijing, China December 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters
A man works near apartment blocks under construction on the outskirts of Beijing, China December 16, 2017. Photo: Reuters
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