# China Races to Solve $148 Billion Property Threat as Leases End

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-12 07:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-11/china-s-real-estate-market-races-to-defuse-a-148-billion-time-bomb?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7c19ffb3146000015af129

> Chinese officials are working urgently to address a longstanding problem hanging over the property sector. The issue is linked to leases coming to an end and is described as a $148 billion threat. Efforts are now focused on finding a way to resolve the risk facing the industry.