https://www.scmp.com/rss/322255/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A recent surge in the housing market in some mainland Chinese cities has raised concerns again about a possible bubble in the real estate market. Irrational exuberance in the property market not only causes financial instability, it could also crowd out investment in the real economy. This is exactly what is happening. Analysis based on the financial statements of Chinese listed companies shows that they invest 10 per cent less on average in their main business than the industry benchmark Today,... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1920053/how-chinas-real-economy-losing-out-companies-chase-higher?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1920053/how-chinas-real-economy-losing-out-companies-chase-higher?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:16:25 +0000