Category: cash-strapped

Chinese Property Developer Shimao Misses Repayment on $1 Billion Bond

HONG KONG—Chinese developer Shimao Group has missed the interest and principal payment of a US$1 billion offshore bond due on Sunday in the latest blow to China’s embattled property market. Shimao was unable to pay a total of US$1.023 billion in principal and interest to creditors of a senior note listed on the Singapore Exchange,…


‘Return Our Money!’ Evergrande Investors Protest at Office of Chinese Developer

GUANGZHOU, China—Investors in financial products issued by China Evergrande Group protested outside the cash-strapped company’s offices in Guangzhou on Tuesday, with many worried that their returns would be sacrificed to keep real estate projects afloat. Members of the crowd of roughly 100 people shouted “Evergrande, return our money!”, reprising a chant used by disgruntled investors…