Publisher's Synopsis
The Chinese Real Estate Bubble: An Economy That Could Collapse the World
What if the biggest threat to the global economy isn't war, pandemic, or climate change-but rather a collapsing housing market on the other side of the world?
China's real estate sector accounts for a staggering 29% of its GDP-nearly twice the percentage in most developed economies. With over 65 million vacant housing units (enough to house the entire populations of France, UK, and Germany combined), and property values that have skyrocketed over 600% since 2000, the Chinese housing market has become the largest financial bubble in human history.
In this comprehensive analysis, economic analyst Michael Rodriguez reveals how China transformed from an impoverished agricultural nation into a global superpower by betting everything on a single sector: real estate development. But what happens when this bubble inevitably bursts?
Inside this meticulously researched book, you'll discover:
- How Deng Xiaoping's reforms created the foundation for an unprecedented economic boom-and the seeds of its potential destruction
- The shocking mechanics of China's "presale" housing model, which operates remarkably like a financial pyramid scheme
- Why local governments became addicted to land sales, fueling unsustainable construction in ghost cities across the country
- The dramatic fall of Evergrande-once China's largest developer-and how its $300 billion collapse is just the beginning
- Why China's demographic crisis and aging population make recovery nearly impossible
- How the ripple effects will impact global supply chains, commodity markets, and financial systems worldwide
- What governments, businesses, and individuals should do to prepare for the aftershocks
From the boardrooms of global banks to the empty apartment towers of Inner Mongolia, Rodriguez weaves economic data with human stories to create an urgent warning: what happens in China will not stay in China.
Whether you're an investor protecting your portfolio, a business leader navigating global markets, or simply someone concerned about the future of the global economy, this book provides essential insights into the systemic risk that could define the next decade of international finance.
The Chinese real estate bubble isn't just China's problem-it's everyone's problem. Understanding it may be your best defense against the coming economic storm.
