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China Vanke's Hong Kong shares drop 8% after report of CEO detention
The Hong Kong-listed shares of property developer China Vanke plunged more than 8% on Friday after state media reported that authorities had detained its chief executive. A Shenzhen government task force has stepped in to oversee operations at the state-backed developer,
China Vanke's CEO Detained by Authorities, State Media Reports
Vanke's financial woes became public early last year after the firm sought to extend the maturity of its debt as its monthly sales plunged below break-even levels. It was ranked N
China: Shares of Chinese developer Vanke plummet 7.8% after CEO reportedly detained
Shares of China’s second-largest property developer, Vanke, dropped 7.8 percent Friday amid uncertainty over the whereabouts of the company's CEO, Zhu Jiusheng. Jiusheng was reportedly detained Thursday night,
China Vanke CEO's reported detention deepens property sector concerns
The future of developer China Vanke and its $45 billion in debt were in focus on Friday after media reports alleged its CEO had been temporarily detained, deepening concerns about China's embattled property sector.
China developer Vanke’s fate in question as shares and bonds drop amid rumours
Shares in developer China Vanke fell and rumours swirled about its CEO’s whereabouts on Friday, as the company’s debts led analysts to discuss a government rescue of the country’s largest builder by revenue.

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China’s economy grows by 5.4% in fourth quarter
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China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
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