China Vanke Co. has been thrown a lifeline by state authorities, a rare show of support that signals the developer may be too big to fail even after dozens of property firms defaulted amid China’s punishing housing slump.

Property developer China Vanke said on Monday its chairman Yu Liang and CEO Zhu Jiusheng stepped down as it forecast a record $6.2 billion net loss for 2024, as concerns over the company's liquidity deepen.

Property developer China Vanke on Monday said its chairman Yu Liang and CEO Zhu Jiusheng had resigned, amid concerns over the company's liquidity as

Property developer China Vanke said on Monday its chairman Yu Liang and CEO Zhu Jiusheng had resigned, amid growing concerns over the company's liquidity as it faces several debt maturity deadlines this year.

Chinese officials are taking steps to stabilize operations at China Vanke Co. after deepening liquidity stress and questions surrounding the whereabouts of its top executive triggered turmoil for its bonds and shares last week,

China Vanke Co.’s chairman and chief executive officer are both stepping down in an abrupt move after the embattled developer warned of a record 45 billion yuan ($6.2 billion) loss for 2024.

China Vanke Co has received a lifeline by state authorities, a rare show of support that signals the developer is too big to fail even as dozens of property firms default amid China’s punishing housing slump.

Xin Jie, the chairman of its major state-owned shareholder Shenzhen Metro, will become Vanke's chairman, signalling increased state oversight on expectations that the government would step in to contain non-repayment risks.

New chairman’s state-linked background sends positive signals, but company’s fate still depends on a sales recovery, an analyst says.

Vanke's announcement boosted investor confidence on its ability to repay its near-term financial debt, including a 3 billion yuan onshore bond due on Monday. Unlike the redemption of the 2027 notes, the company is not required to make a disclosure on Monday's repayment.

China Vanke Co’s chairman and chief executive officer will both resign in an abrupt move after the embattled developer warned of a record 45 billion yuan ($8.34 billion) loss for 2024.